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2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper

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Mileage at the reported incident

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  • Electrical System. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
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  • Exterior Lighting. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

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Equipment complaints

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Mileage unknown · Mar 29, 2005
Equipment

REF: MY 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER W/ 111 S&S ENGINE I AM WRITING YOU TO INFORM YOU OF A PRESISTENT PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING WITH MY "HIGH DOLLAR" FACTORY PRODUCED MOTORCYCLE. THE BIKE IS CONSTANTLY STALLING AT LOW RPM'S AND AT PROLONGED RED LIGHT SIGNALS. THE BIKE WILL CUT OFF WITH NO ANTICIPATED SIGN, …

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REF: MY 2004 AMERICAN IRONHORSE TEXAS CHOPPER W/ 111 S&S ENGINE I AM WRITING YOU TO INFORM YOU OF A PRESISTENT PROBLEM THAT I AM EXPERIENCING WITH MY "HIGH DOLLAR" FACTORY PRODUCED MOTORCYCLE. THE BIKE IS CONSTANTLY STALLING AT LOW RPM'S AND AT PROLONGED RED LIGHT SIGNALS. THE BIKE WILL CUT OFF WITH NO ANTICIPATED SIGN, BUT WILL START RIGHT BACK UP ONCE THE START BUTTON IS PUSHED. THIS WILL HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES DURING A 200-300 MILE RIDE! I HAVE TO "FLUTTER" THE THROTTLE TO KEEP IT FROM STALLING AND FROM IT SHUTTING OFF ON ME. I BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A NATIONWIDE PROBLEM WITH THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL OF MOTORCYCLE. I HAD RECENTLY COME ACROSS ANOTHER RIDER WHO IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME TYPE OF SAFETY-RELATED ISSUE. THE INTERNET SITE IS... HTTP://WWW.POWERSPORTSNETWORK.COM/ENTHUSIASTS/QUESTION_LIST.ASP?VEH=7800&QUEST=12411 HE STATES "MY 2004 TEXAS CHOPPER STALLS CONSTANTLY - TWENTY TIMES ON A 23 MILE RIDE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER CHANGED THE PUCK AND IGNITOR BUT THAT DIDN'T HELP - THE NEW PARTS WERE ALSO DEFECTIVE - IT STILL KEPT STALLING WHEN THE MECHANIC TEST RODE IT. APPARENTLY THIS HAS HAPPENED ON ANOTHER 2004 TEXAS CHOPPER AS WELL. DOES ANYONE ELSE HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND IF SO WHAT DID YOU HAVE DONE TO FIX IT?" DAVE - 03/30/2004 CAN YOU PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS FOR ME. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT THIS IS A SAFETY MATTER IN TERMS OF GETTING REARENDED AT "STOP TO START" INTERSECTIONS AND/OR THE BIKE SHUTTING OFF WHILE IN TRANSIT IN 1ST OR 2ND GEAR CAUSING A PERSONAL INJURY COLLISION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND PROFESSIONAL CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER...CHAD

NHTSA ODI #10115990

Official recalls

2

04V395000 · Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery

Aug 10, 2004

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

Consequence & remedy

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

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

03V521000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor

Dec 11, 2003

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIERS,THE ROTOR-CARRIERS CAN CRACK WHILE IN SERVICE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: THIS CAN CAUSE A PARTIAL LOSS OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR THE POTENTIAL FOR ROTOR-CARRIER DETACHMENT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ROTOR-CARRIER ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2045.

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NHTSA investigations

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