2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper, and owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper
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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12v/24v/48v battery (electrical system)
On certain motorcycles, the battery (ytx24hl) could fail during operation.
Remedy: Dealers will replace these batteries. The recall began september 1, 2004. Owners should contact american ironhorse at 1-817-665-2074.
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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.
6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,901 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“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. 20”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2007 · Electrical system
“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.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 22, 2006 · Vehicle speed control
Compare American Ironhorse Texas Chopper model years
Recall and complaint counts for every American Ironhorse Texas Chopper model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper | 1 | 4 |
| 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper | 2 | 6 |
| 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper
How do I know if my 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper 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 2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper; 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 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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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.