Tl*the contact owns a 2003 american ironhorse slammer. While driving 55 MPH, the contact noticed a crack in the handle bar. The dealer stated that they would be unable to repair it and advised him to contact the manufacturer. The contact has not been able to contact the manufacturer. The current mileage is 5,400 and failure mileage was 4,900.
The worst 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
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- Brakes2
- Steering2
- Acceleration1
- Fuel system1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
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
What 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt: motorcycle's handle bars cracked twice, also, gas tank cracked twice, the rear suspension broke twice. The last time the motorcycle caught on fire. This has happened without warning. Taken to dealer, and they fixed it, but it recurred. Manufacturer will not give caller written information on the problems. They will not return his calls. Caller has owned two of these motorcycles and the problems have happened to both of them. The first one had so many problems that he returned it an got a new one that had problems of its own. Had other minor problems with the motorcycles. Received recall on brakes, and was still having trouble. When he took it to the manufacturer with odometer problems they gave him a new odometer, and it started at 00, not the miles he had on motorcycle.
Consumer received a recall notice in january 2004. As of today parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not yet available. Consumer was waiting a long time, and manufacturer stated there was no record of parts being ordered.
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Questions about the 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer
Is the 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer, 1.5 times a typical Slammer model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (2).
How many recalls does the 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer have?
1 recall, covering service brakes, hydraulic.
Was there a recall on the 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 03V521000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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