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NHTSA Recall 03V338000: Mounting (fuel system)

AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 368 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the American Ironhorse Outlaw.

368
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2003
owners notified (September 17)
NHTSA campaign03V338000
ComponentFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY › MOUNTING
Report receivedSeptember 10, 2003
Owner notificationSeptember 17, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Certain motorcycles may have defective front gas tank mount brackets, which could break in service and breach the tank wall possibly causing fuel spillage.

Safety risk

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

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 ironhorse at 1-817-665-2000.

Notes

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 03V338000

Make and modelModel years
American Ironhorse Outlaw2002
American Ironhorse Slammer2002

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.