Recall 05V199000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Defect in 2005-2005 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER
RECALL This recall affects up to 199 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V199000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 199 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 03V338000 | 2002 AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 368 |