The 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,565 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY (YTX24HL) COULD FAIL DURING OPERATION.
THE BATTERY FAILURE CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE TO STOP SUDDENLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2074.
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.
“Greetings, my speedo/tach all-in-one unit on my 2004 american ironhorse texas chopper motorcycle has failed two separate times over the last year for unknown mechanical/electrical problems. In oct. 2007, I had to replace the my original unit through aih for a new speedo/tach head unit for approx.…”
“Dt*: the contact owns a 2004 ironhorse texas chopper motorcycle and discovered the speedometer stopped working without warning. The motorcycle was seen by the dealer and the speedometer was replaced. After the motorcycle was washed, the speedometer stopped working. The dealer again replaced the…”
“Ref: my 2004 american ironhorse texas chopper w/ 111 s&s engine I am writing you to inform you of a presistent problem that I am experiencing with my "high dollar" factory produced motorcycle. The bike is constantly stalling at low rpm's and at prolonged red light signals. The bike will cut off…”
“I have attempted to have the following condition fixed at my dealership, but the new switch they put in had the same problem. Below is a copy of the correspondence I sent to the mfg. I have a concern about the hi beam lamp switch on my 04 tx chopper. The 2005 aih's do not have this problem and I…”
“New motorcycle has 9 month old battery that failed, causing vehicle to stop running without warning, vehicle has no warning light or guage to indicate failed battery factory will not respond to complaint. Vehicle was sold without warranty information or owners manual being available at the time. *ak”
“Nhtsa recall 03v521000 concerning brake rotors. Consumer contacted the dealer on february 2,2004, and the dealer ordered the parts to perform recall repairs. Dealer informed the consumer that parts would arrive by march 15,2004. The parts were still not available.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.