2002 American Ironhorse Classic Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 American Ironhorse Classic, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 American Ironhorse Classic
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Rotor (service brakes)
On certain motorcycles equipped with optional brake rotor-carriers,the rotor-carriers can crack while in service and possibly break.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rotor-carrier assembly. Owner notification began january 26, 2004. Owners should contact american ironhorse at 1-817-665-2045.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 American Ironhorse Classic have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving and steering the motorcycle consumer noticed that the handle bars wandered from left to right on their own. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined th”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 5, 2004 · Steering
Compare American Ironhorse Classic model years
Recall and complaint counts for every American Ironhorse Classic model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 American Ironhorse Classic | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 American Ironhorse Classic | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 American Ironhorse Classic | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 American Ironhorse Classic | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 American Ironhorse Classic
How do I know if my 2002 American Ironhorse Classic has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 American Ironhorse Classic; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised American Ironhorse dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 03V521000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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- Lsc2 complaints
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.