American Ironhorse Texas Chopper 2003

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

Texas chopper year 2003

Recalls
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

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
OTHER
01/01/1901		1
	E-mail foia request all documents related to complaints or concerns re defects of the 2003 texas chopper mfd by american ironhorse. ts nm*nar*
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
05/29/2004		1	05/16/2003
	Complaint is a result to damage done to vehicle stemming from work done by dealer during safety recall replacement of brake rotors. vehicle frame has been left exposed to corrosion shortening the life expectancy of vehicle frame. jan. 31, 2004: i received a nhtsa safety recall notice {nhtsa recall no. 03v521}. apr. 1, 2004: the dealer notified me that the work was completed. apr. 30, 2004: i discovered that the polished billet aluminum centers of the newly installed left front brake rotor and rear brake rotor were scratched. the polished billet aluminum rear wheel was also scratched and gouged in numerous locations. i contacted the dealer during the week of may 3 to inform them of what i found. may 17, 2004: american ironhorse was contacted, via email, about the damage. may 19, 2004: i was contacted by american ironhorse and was informed that arrangements were being made to have the dealer remove the front & rear wheel assemblies and ship them to american ironhorse. may 29, 2004: the damage to the rotors and rear wheel was satisfactorily repaired, however; i discovered that the powder coat finish on the bottom of the frame rails and center cross member was significantly damaged (scratches and abrasions). in addition, a piece of the frame assembly was broken at the weld. may 31, 2004: bikers dream (denver) & american ironhorse was notified of the damage i discovered. jun. 9, 2004: american ironhorse picked up my motorcycle at bikers dream (denver) and transported it to their factory in ft. worth, tx. july. 19, 2004: what is discovered is mismatch of color and finish, over spray of paint & clear coat, damage done to previously undamaged areas by sanding, areas of previous damage not addressed by restoral and new damage in the form of scratches & gouges in the outer primary cover. jul. 20, 2004: american ironhorse is contacted about the condition of the motorcycle. i was informed that they would not do anything else to make this right by me. *jb
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	Nhtsa recall 03v521000 concerning brake rotor failure. consumer contacted the dealer in february and was told that the parts were not available. mechanic could not tell the consumer when the parts would be available. *ak
STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS
08/12/2007	1480	1	04/15/2003
	Poor design in motorcycle shock mount led to failure of weld and breakage causing rear wheel of motorcycle to lock against fender resulting in a crash and injuries. same make and model motorcycles has a history of failure in same area. *jb
SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER
08/12/2007	1480	1	04/15/2003
	Poor design in motorcycle shock mount led to failure of weld and breakage causing rear wheel of motorcycle to lock against fender resulting in a crash and injuries. same make and model motorcycles has a history of failure in same area. *jb

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