The 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 2,763 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIERS,THE ROTOR-CARRIERS CAN CRACK WHILE IN SERVICE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
THIS CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR THE POTENTIAL FOR ROTOR-CARRIER DETACHMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROTOR-CARRIER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2045.
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE FRONT GAS TANK MOUNT BRACKETS, WHICH COULD BREAK IN SERVICE AND BREACH THE TANK WALL POSSIBLY CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TANK BY REPLACING THE EXISTING FRONT BRACKETS. ANY PAINT AFFECTED BY THE WELDING PROCESS WILL BE REFINISHED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2000.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was sent in for a recall for the fuel tank assembly mounting. The nhtsa campaign # is 03v338000. The front and rear mounting brackets were replaced by the dealership after the fuel tank leaked. After the replacements the lining in the fuel tank failed. When the…”
“The front brake calipers are leaking. While driving, consumer noticed the brakes had failed. Consumer has already had 5 calipers and the master cylinder replaced. Ts *jg”
“The front brake calipers are leaking. While driving, consumer noticed the brakes had failed. Consumer has already had 5 calipers and the master cylinder replaced. Ts *jg”
“Consumer states that horn, speedometer, brake lights, odometer and turn signals intermittenly will not function. Dealer replaced ecu, but problem still exists. Ts”
“The front rail of the motorcycle is geometrically unsafe. The motorcycle does not handle correctly at low speeds. Owner contacted the dealer who said "that's the way it is made". And they will not do anything about it. Provide further details. *nm”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.