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2004 American Ironhorse Texas Chopper

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

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5 miles · Aug 2, 2005
Exterior Lighting

I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING CONDITION FIXED AT MY DEALERSHIP, BUT THE NEW SWITCH THEY PUT IN HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. BELOW IS A COPY OF THE CORRESPONDENCE I SENT TO THE MFG. I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE HI BEAM LAMP SWITCH ON MY 04 TX CHOPPER. THE 2005 AIH'S DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I ASSUMED IT HAS BEEN FIXED…

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I HAVE ATTEMPTED TO HAVE THE FOLLOWING CONDITION FIXED AT MY DEALERSHIP, BUT THE NEW SWITCH THEY PUT IN HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. BELOW IS A COPY OF THE CORRESPONDENCE I SENT TO THE MFG. I HAVE A CONCERN ABOUT THE HI BEAM LAMP SWITCH ON MY 04 TX CHOPPER. THE 2005 AIH'S DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND I ASSUMED IT HAS BEEN FIXED, AND MY HARLEY DAVIDSON DID NOT OPERATE LIKE THIS. I AM BECOMING FRUSTRATED AND THIS IS MY LAST ATTEMPT TO RECTIFY BEFORE CONTACTING THE DOT. I WORK IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AND FEEL THIS ISSUE HAS POTENTIAL SAFETY AND LEGAL IMPLICATIONS. MY OLD DEALERSHIP WAS AMERICAN CYCLE MART IN WATERFORD, MI AND I AM RELOCATING TO THE INDIANAPOLIS AREA. I WILL DO MY BEST TO DESCRIBE MY CONCERN HERE: WHEN YOU SWITCH UP TO HIGH BEAMS, THE TRANSITION IS CLEAN AND AS EXPECTED. THE ISSUE IS WHEN SWITCH DOWN TO LOW BEAMS. IF YOU PARTIALLY DEPRESS THE BUTTON, BUT NOT FAR ENOUGH TO REACH THE TRANSITION WHERE IT CLICKS OVER TO LOW, THE HEADLIGHT GOES OUT COMPLETELY. THE MAIN REASON I NOTICED IS DUE TO WEARING HEAVY GLOVES DURING COLDER WEATHER (I JUST TOOK DELIVERY OF THE BIKE THIS NOVEMBER) THAT PREVENTED ME FROM FULLY ACTUATING THE SWITCH IMMEDIATELY. MY HEADLIGHT WAS OFF ONLY FOR A MOMENT, BUT THAT MOMENT IS SCARY TRAVELING AT 70 MPH IN TOTAL DARKNESS. I AM SURE THAT PROPER OPERATION SHOULD BE EITHER HI OR LOW BEAM ONLY, AND NO "OFF" CONDITION. IT SEEMS THAT THE SWITCH CONTACT ACTION IS NOT IN TIME WITH THE SPRING DETENT (IT SHOULD NOT BREAK CONTACT TO THE "HI" CIRCUIT UNTIL THE PAST THE SWITCH DETENT AND THE "LOW CONTACT IS STARTING TO CLOSE.) THE WORSE CASE SCENARIO SHOULD BE THAT BOTH HI AND LOW ARE AT THE SAME TIME FOR A BRIEF INSTANT. IF I CLICK TO LOW WITH A SOLID AND QUICK ACTION, THE LIGHT PAUSE IS NOT SO PERCEPTIBLE. BUT, I MUST MAKE A CONSCIOUS EFFORT TO DO SO. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10131180

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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