American Ironhorse Texas Chopper 2005
Model Texas Chopper made in 2005 by American Ironhorse got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and power train. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 2005
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SHOCK ABSORBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V199000 | AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | from 01/17/2005 to 04/08/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 199 | 05/18/2005 | MFR | AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY | 05/05/2005 | 05/05/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/14/2005 | 1 | 03/25/2005 | |
| Dt: contact states there are electrical problems with the motorcycle. when the digital speedometer goes out there are no lights/signals, or tail lights. the local service dealer stated not wash the motorcycle with water because water would get in the connections under the seat and underneath the gasoline tank.*ak the dealer replaced the main computer but the speedometer continued to malfunction. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | 07/01/2005 | |
| 2005 ironhorse texas chopper clamp that holds the clutch cable was torn off resulting in the motorcycle coming to an immediate stop.*mr additionally this caused the second clamp to be pulled downward, peeling the paint off the motorcycle in several areas. the consumer contacted the dealer and requested warranty repair: replacement of the two clamps, replacement of the clutch cable and painting of the frame. after several weeks the consumer's request came back from the manufacturer and was denied. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 08/31/2008 | 4420 | 1 | |
| We have a 2005 american ironhorse texas chopper motorcycle that my husband was riding on the interstate at about 60-65 mph. he heard a loud pop from the bike and immediately began slowing down. he got to an exit ramp before he downshifted the bike, and when he shifted down the wheels locked up and he skidded several feet. he was lucky not to be killed. we have been told by our dealer that the bike has a roadmax transmission. i have tried to reach american ironhorse in fort worth, texas, several times. they don't respond to my calls. i had originally asked them for help replacing the transmission since the bike only has 4500 miles on it, and they refused because it was out of warranty. i have tried to call back several times to suggest someone look into what happened with this transmission before someone gets hurt. so far, no one has returned my calls. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 09/30/2006 | 0 | 1 | 03/15/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle pulled very hard to the right and made excessive wear on the rear tire which created a hazard. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who determined the bearings- triple trees needed to be changed. after the repairs, the problem persisted. the mechanic at the service dealer mentioned that some motorcycles ride straight and some pull. the vehicle was also observed by an independent mechanic, who determined there was definitely a problem with the motorcycle which may be related to the frame, the tires or the triple trees. *nm | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | DAYTONA BEACH | 32114 | ARLEN NESS CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES OF DAYTON | 800-828-0286 |
| FL | ORMOND BEACH | ARLEN NESS | 3866717100 | |
| NC | FAYETTEVILLE | 28303 | STEEL DREAMS | 910-321-7433 |