2005 American Ironhorse Legend, American Ironhorse Slammer and others recall: shock absorber
American Ironhorse Motorcycle Company reported this safety recall on May 5, 2005. It covers about 199 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 199
- reported
- May 5, 2005
- owners notified
- May 18, 2005
- related complaints
- 2
Suspension: rear: shock absorber
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles equipped with shock absorbers manufactured by progressive suspension, inc. The shock absorbers have a spring plate assembly that was installed upside down resulting in the shock absorber failing to hold the weight of the motorcycle and in some instances could suddenly decompress while the motorcycle is in operation.
- Risk
- Shock absorber failure will cause the motorcycle to lean greatly to the side of the defective shock absorber increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect all shock absorbers and replace all defective shock absorbers free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2005. Owners may contact american ironhorse at 1‑888‑618‑4766.
Recall number 05V199000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about suspension problems.
2005 American Ironhorse Legend2005 American Ironhorse Slammer2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper
Questions about recall 05V199000
Is there a recall on the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend, American Ironhorse Slammer and others shock absorber?
Yes. Recall 05V199000, reported on May 5, 2005, covers about 199 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V199000?
Dealers will inspect all shock absorbers and replace all defective shock absorbers free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2005. Owners may contact american ironhorse at 1‑888‑618‑4766.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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