2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 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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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.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 3,210 miles. Complaints peaked in 2005 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Metzeler me880 marathon tire size 280/35/18 has separations on the sidewalls on both sides of the tire all the way around. Tire was made in germany with stamped 1717 code. No accident or injury as i h”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 10, 2020 · Wheels
“We have a 2005 american ironhorse texas chopper motorcycle that my husband was riding on the interstate at about 60-65 MPH. He heard a loud pop from the bike and immediately began slowing down. He got”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2008 · Power train
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 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper
How do I know if my 2005 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper; 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.