2002 American Ironhorse Slammer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer
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…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 2,230 miles. Complaints peaked in 2002 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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 dealershi”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 9, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
“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”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 5, 2004 · Structure
Compare American Ironhorse Slammer model years
Recall and complaint counts for every American Ironhorse Slammer model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer | 2 | 4 |
| 2003 American Ironhorse Slammer | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 American Ironhorse Slammer | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 American Ironhorse Slammer | 1 | 2 |
| 2007 American Ironhorse Slammer | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer
How do I know if my 2002 American Ironhorse Slammer 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 Slammer; 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.
Other American Ironhorse models
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- Legend4 complaints
- Classic3 complaints
- Outlaw3 complaints
- Bandera2 complaints
- Lsc2 complaints
- Ranger1 complaints
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.