Recall 05V-199: 2005 American Ironhorse Legend, 2005 American Ironhorse Slammer and 1 more
AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2005, covering about 199 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V199000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| American Ironhorse Legend | 2005 | All years |
| American Ironhorse Slammer | 2005 | All years |
| American Ironhorse Texas Chopper | 2005 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-199?
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.
How is recall 05V-199 fixed?
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?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.