2003 American Ironhorse Slammer problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
What owners report
2007-04-20 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · 4,900 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 american ironhorse slammer. while driving 55 mph, the contact noticed a crack in the handle bar. the dealer stated that they would be unable to repair it and advised him to contact the manufacturer. the contact has not been able to contact the manufacturer. the current mileage is 5,400 and failure mileage was 4,900.…”
2005-05-31 · Vehicle Speed Control · 6,500 mi · 🔥 fire“dt: motorcycle's handle bars cracked twice, also, gas tank cracked twice, the rear suspension broke twice. the last time the motorcycle caught on fire. this has happened without warning. taken to dealer, and they fixed it, but it recurred. manufacturer will not give caller written information on the problems. they will not return his calls…”
2004-05-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor · 1,600 mi“consumer received a recall notice in january 2004. as of today parts needed to repair the motorcycle were not yet available. consumer was waiting a long time, and manufacturer stated there was no record of parts being ordered. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.