American IronHorse Motorcycle Company: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by American IronHorse Motorcycle Company in 2005. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 5, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION/SHOCK ABSORBER

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.

NHTSA ID: 05V199000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 199

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 Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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