Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was sent in for a recall for the fuel tank assembly mounting. The federal safety agency campaign # is 03v338000. The front and rear mounting brackets were replaced by the dealership after the fuel tank leaked. After the replacements the lining in the fuel tank failed. When the vehicle was sent back in the dealer replaced the lining and the rear bracket. After the parts were replaced the fuel tank was mounted to high. No further repairs were made.
The worst 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
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- Body1
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles equipped with optional brake rotor-carriers,the rotor-carriers can crack while in service and possibly break.
- Risk
- This can cause a partial loss of the brake system or the potential for rotor-carrier detachment, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rotor-carrier assembly. Owner notification began january 26, 2004. Owners should contact american ironhorse at 1‑817‑665‑2045.
Recall number 03V521000 · Recall details
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles may have defective front gas tank mount brackets, which could break in service and breach the tank wall possibly causing fuel spillage.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the tank by replacing the existing front brackets. Any paint affected by the welding process will be refinished. Owner notification began on september 17, 2003. Owners should contact american ironhorse at 1‑817‑665‑2000.
Recall number 03V338000 · Recall details
What 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The front rail of the motorcycle is geometrically unsafe. The motorcycle does not handle correctly at low speeds. Owner contacted the dealer who said "that's the way it is made". And they will not do anything about it. Provide further details.
Consumer states that horn, speedometer, brake lights, odometer and turn signals intermittenly will not function. Dealer replaced ecu, but problem still exists. Ts
The front brake calipers are leaking. While driving, consumer noticed the brakes had failed. Consumer has already had 5 calipers and the master cylinder replaced. Ts
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Questions about the 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer
Is the 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer, 2.0 times a typical Slammer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and fuel system, gasoline.
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