2005 American Ironhorse Slammer Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 American Ironhorse Slammer, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 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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Shock absorber (suspension)
On certain motorcycles equipped with shock absorbers manufactured by progressive suspension, inc. The shock absorbers have a spring plate assembly that was installed upside down resulting in the shock absorber failing to hold the weight of the motorcycle and in some instances could suddenly decompress while the motorcycle is in operation.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect all shock absorbers and replace all defective shock absorbers free of charge. The recall began on may 18, 2005. Owners may contact american ironhorse at 1-888-618-4766.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 American Ironhorse Slammer have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 2 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 6,274 miles. Complaints peaked in 2009 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* contact owns a 2005 american iron horse stammer motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked at an independent repair facility and waiting to be serviced, the mechanic notic”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 28, 2014 · Structure
“My husband owned an american ironhorse 2005 slammer, in may of this year he was in a serious accident on the bike hospitalizing himself, and losing a friend. We purchased the bike new in april of '06”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 3, 2009 · Suspension
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 2005 American Ironhorse Slammer
How do I know if my 2005 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 American Ironhorse Slammer; 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 05V199000).
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.