2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER
The 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR. The most commonly reported problem area is the Power Trainmanual Transmission (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER, potentially affecting up to 2,395 vehicles.
Recall 03V521000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
| 2,395 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIERS,THE ROTOR-CARRIERS CAN CRACK WHILE IN SERVICE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
INSTALED 2004 ROADMAX TRANSMISION 6 SPEED RIGHT SIDE DRIVE IN HARLEY TYPE BIKE. AFTER 1500 MILES WHILE TRAVELING 70-75 MPH TRASNSMISSION MAKES NOISE FOR LESS THAN ONE SECOND THEN LOCKS UP REAR WHEEL, CAUSING BIKE TO SKID TO STOP OFF ROADWAY. LUCKY NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING. TOOK BIKE BACK TO MY SHOP AND UPON INSPECTING TRANSMISSION I FOUND SNAP RING HOLDING MAINSHAFT IN PLACE WAS NOT PROPERLY MACHINED. THIS LETS SHAFT MOVE AND ALLOWS TRANSMISSION TO GO INTO 2 GEARS AT ONCE. OADMAX REPLACED TRANSMISSION. I KNOW THEY ARE AWARE THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS PART AND ARE AWARE OF THE SERIOUSNESS OF PROBLEM. MERICAN IRONHORSE SELL A PRODUCTION BIKE WITH THIS TRANSMISSION AND HAS HAD FAILURES ACCORDING TO A COUPLE OF THEIR DEALERS.SOMEONE NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING TO GET THESE FIXED BEFORE THERE ARE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH. OADMAX FACTORY REPRESENTATIVE IS NO LONGER WITH THIS KOREAN MANUFACTURE. A FRIEND TELLS ME FACTORY DOES NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW YOUR GUIDLINES FOR RECALL DUE TO NOT BEING AMERICAN FACTORY? WOULD LIKE TO SEE THIS INVESTIGATED AND FIXED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER
- 2002 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER — 0 complaints
- 2003 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER — 0 complaints
- 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE THUNDER (current)
Other AMERICAN IRONHORSE Models
- AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER — 22 total complaints
- AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER — 18 total complaints
- AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEJAS — 14 total complaints
- AMERICAN IRONHORSE LEGEND — 10 total complaints
- AMERICAN IRONHORSE CLASSIC — 3 total complaints
- AMERICAN IRONHORSE OUTLAW — 3 total complaints
- AMERICAN IRONHORSE BANDERA — 2 total complaints
- AMERICAN IRONHORSE LSC — 2 total complaints