How many recalls does the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend have?

The 2005 American Ironhorse Legend has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2005 American Ironhorse Legend has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

2005 American Ironhorse Legend Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2005 American Ironhorse Legend has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 199 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 05V199000 2005-05-05 199 affected

Defect

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…

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Dt*: the contact stated that the axle, shock absorbers, sling arm and belt guard were loose. The belt guard and the main drive belt broke after unknown repairs were made to the motorcycle. There is an nhtsa recall # 05v199000, regarding the suspension: rear: shock absorber. The vin was not…”

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER · reported 2006-08-01

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 American Ironhorse Legend as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.