American Ironhorse Tejas 2003

Model Tejas made in 2003 by American Ironhorse got 5 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning service brakes, hydraulic .

Tejas year 2003

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

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Model 2003

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
03V521000	AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY	from 08/01/2001 to 11/24/2003	V (Vehicle)	2395	01/26/2004	MFR	AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY	12/11/2003	12/18/2003
Defect Summary	On certain motorcycles equipped with optional brake rotor-carriers,the rotor-carriers can crack while in service and possibly break.
Consequence Summary	This can cause a partial loss of the brake system or the potential for rotor-carrier detachment, which could result in a crash.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the rotor-carrier assembly. owner notification began january 26, 2004. owners should contact american ironhorse at 1-817-665-2045.
Notes	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
06/05/2005	0	1	03/21/2003
	Dt: the contact stated the rotor carrier part that held the brake was manufactured with weak metal that cracked. also, both handle bars had cracked and the rear drive pulley was worn. the ignition had also shorted and smoked. also, the odometer malfunctioned and no longer displayed the mileage. also, the rear tail light bulb melted to the lenses. the motorcycle was taken to the service dealer who determined that they could not fix any of the problems except the handle bars. both defective handle bars were replaced. the manufacturer was alerted and promised to replace other parts but had not. ak updated 10/31/2006 - the handle bars cracked one week after being replaced. *nm
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
06/05/2005	0	1	03/21/2003
	Dt: the contact stated the rotor carrier part that held the brake was manufactured with weak metal that cracked. also, both handle bars had cracked and the rear drive pulley was worn. the ignition had also shorted and smoked. also, the odometer malfunctioned and no longer displayed the mileage. also, the rear tail light bulb melted to the lenses. the motorcycle was taken to the service dealer who determined that they could not fix any of the problems except the handle bars. both defective handle bars were replaced. the manufacturer was alerted and promised to replace other parts but had not. ak updated 10/31/2006 - the handle bars cracked one week after being replaced. *nm
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS
06/05/2005	0	1	03/21/2003
	Dt: the contact stated the rotor carrier part that held the brake was manufactured with weak metal that cracked. also, both handle bars had cracked and the rear drive pulley was worn. the ignition had also shorted and smoked. also, the odometer malfunctioned and no longer displayed the mileage. also, the rear tail light bulb melted to the lenses. the motorcycle was taken to the service dealer who determined that they could not fix any of the problems except the handle bars. both defective handle bars were replaced. the manufacturer was alerted and promised to replace other parts but had not. ak updated 10/31/2006 - the handle bars cracked one week after being replaced. *nm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
06/05/2005	0	1	03/21/2003
	Dt: the contact stated the rotor carrier part that held the brake was manufactured with weak metal that cracked. also, both handle bars had cracked and the rear drive pulley was worn. the ignition had also shorted and smoked. also, the odometer malfunctioned and no longer displayed the mileage. also, the rear tail light bulb melted to the lenses. the motorcycle was taken to the service dealer who determined that they could not fix any of the problems except the handle bars. both defective handle bars were replaced. the manufacturer was alerted and promised to replace other parts but had not. ak updated 10/31/2006 - the handle bars cracked one week after being replaced. *nm
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
06/05/2005	0	1	03/21/2003
	Dt: the contact stated the rotor carrier part that held the brake was manufactured with weak metal that cracked. also, both handle bars had cracked and the rear drive pulley was worn. the ignition had also shorted and smoked. also, the odometer malfunctioned and no longer displayed the mileage. also, the rear tail light bulb melted to the lenses. the motorcycle was taken to the service dealer who determined that they could not fix any of the problems except the handle bars. both defective handle bars were replaced. the manufacturer was alerted and promised to replace other parts but had not. ak updated 10/31/2006 - the handle bars cracked one week after being replaced. *nm

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
MS	RIDGELAND	39157	GOT GEAR	6012068880