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Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery (American Ironhorse)

Vehicle recall 04V-395. NHTSA received AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY’s report on Aug 10, 2004.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

NHTSA received AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY’s report on Aug 10, 2004. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 26, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

THE BATTERY FAILURE CAUSES THE MOTORCYCLE ENGINE TO STOP SUDDENLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BATTERY (YTX24HL) COULD FAIL DURING OPERATION.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery.

What should you do?

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2074.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 2,170 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

  • American Ironhorse Slammerand 2004, before the model years listed here
  • American Ironhorse Signature Seriesand 2004, before the model years listed here
  • American Ironhorse Outlawand 2004, before the model years listed here
  • American Ironhorse Legendand 2004, before the model years listed here
  • American Ironhorse Tejasand 2004, before the model years listed here
  • American Ironhorse Stalkerand 2004, before the model years listed here
  • American Ironhorse LSCand 2004, before the model years listed here
  • American Ironhorse Cutterand 2004, before the model years listed here
  • American Ironhorse Texas Chopperand 2004, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by AMERICAN IRONHORSE MOTORCYCLE COMPANY.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 26, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

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Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 26, 2026.

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Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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