The 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,395 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. 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.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 american ironhorse slammer. While driving 55 mph, the contact noticed a crack in the handle bar. The dealer stated that they would be unable to repair it and advised him to contact the manufacturer. The contact has not been able to contact the manufacturer. The current…”
“Dt: motorcycle's handle bars cracked twice, also, gas tank cracked twice, the rear suspension broke twice. The last time the motorcycle caught on fire. This has happened without warning. Taken to dealer, and they fixed it, but it recurred. Manufacturer will not give caller written information on…”
“Dt: motorcycle's handle bars cracked twice, also, gas tank cracked twice, the rear suspension broke twice. The last time the motorcycle caught on fire. This has happened without warning. Taken to dealer, and they fixed it, but it recurred. Manufacturer will not give caller written information on…”
“Dt: motorcycle's handle bars cracked twice, also, gas tank cracked twice, the rear suspension broke twice. The last time the motorcycle caught on fire. This has happened without warning. Taken to dealer, and they fixed it, but it recurred. Manufacturer will not give caller written information on…”
“Dt: motorcycle's handle bars cracked twice, also, gas tank cracked twice, the rear suspension broke twice. The last time the motorcycle caught on fire. This has happened without warning. Taken to dealer, and they fixed it, but it recurred. Manufacturer will not give caller written information on…”
“Dt: motorcycle's handle bars cracked twice, also, gas tank cracked twice, the rear suspension broke twice. The last time the motorcycle caught on fire. This has happened without warning. Taken to dealer, and they fixed it, but it recurred. Manufacturer will not give caller written information on…”
“Consumer received a recall notice in january 2004. As of today parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not yet available. Consumer was waiting a long time, and manufacturer stated there was no record of parts being ordered. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.