2002–2004 American Ironhorse Classic, 2002–2004 American Ironhorse Legend, 2002–2004 American Ironhorse Outlaw and 6 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIERS,THE…
NHTSA campaign 03V521000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · filed Dec 11, 2003 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIERS,THE ROTOR-CARRIERS CAN CRACK WHILE IN SERVICE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
The risk
THIS CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR THE POTENTIAL FOR ROTOR-CARRIER DETACHMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROTOR-CARRIER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2045.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
Other campaigns involving American Ironhorse vehicles
- 2005 American Ironhorse Legend and 2 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH SHOCK ABSORBERS…
- 2004 American Ironhorse Cutter and 8 other models — ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY (YTX24HL) COULD FAIL…
- 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw and 1 other model — CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE FRONT GAS TANK MOUNT…
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 03V521000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.