Recall 03V338000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING Defect in 2002-2002 AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER
RECALL This recall affects up to 368 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V338000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 368 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE FRONT GAS TANK MOUNT BRACKETS, WHICH COULD BREAK IN SERVICE AND BREACH THE TANK WALL POSSIBLY CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Safety Consequence
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.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05V199000 | 2005 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 199 | |
| 04V395000 | 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE LEGEND | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 2,170 | |
| 03V521000 | 2002 AMERICAN IRONHORSE CLASSIC | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 2,395 |