NHTSA Recall 05V199000: Shock absorber (suspension)
AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 199 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the American Ironhorse Legend.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V199000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Report received | May 5, 2005 |
| Owner notification | May 18, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
Shock absorber failure will cause the motorcycle to lean greatly to the side of the defective shock absorber increasing the risk of a crash, serious injuries or death.
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.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V199000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| American Ironhorse Legend | 2005 |
| American Ironhorse Slammer | 2005 |
| American Ironhorse Texas Chopper | 2005 |
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.