AMERICAN IRONHORSE SLAMMER 2002: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V338000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN IRONHORSE | SLAMMER | 2002 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-09-17 | 2003-09-10 | 2003-09-16 |
Production Dates: 2001-08-01 - 2002-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: American IronHorse Motorcycle Company
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 368
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE DEFECTIVE FRONT GAS TANK MOUNT BRACKETS, WHICH COULD BREAK IN SERVICE AND BREACH THE TANK WALL POSSIBLY CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE TANK BY REPLACING THE EXISTING FRONT BRACKETS. ANY PAINT AFFECTED BY THE WELDING PROCESS WILL BE REFINISHED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN IRONHORSE AT 1-817-665-2000.
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