2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw
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.
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Mounting (fuel system)
Certain motorcycles may have defective front gas tank mount brackets, which could break in service and breach the tank wall possibly causing fuel spillage.
Remedy: 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…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1) the motorcycle was being ridden through a curve at approximately 45 MPH. 2) the vehicle developed front end oscilations (front end wobble) that LED to a collision with a guard rail. The rider was i”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 4, 2005 · Steering
Compare American Ironhorse Outlaw model years
Recall and complaint counts for every American Ironhorse Outlaw model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 American Ironhorse Outlaw | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 American Ironhorse Outlaw | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw
How do I know if my 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2002 American Ironhorse Outlaw; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 03V338000).
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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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.