American Ironhorse TEJAS problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
3,950 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2006 model years. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 40.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 20.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Electrical System:Starter Assembly: 1; Electrical System:Wiring: Rear Compartment/Trunk: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline:Belts And Associated Pulleys: 1; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights: 1; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Flasher Unit: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2002: 2; 2004: 1; 2006: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10065280 · 2004-03-30 (March 30, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V521000 CONCERNING BRAKE ROTORS FAILURE. CONSUMER WAITED THREE MONTHS FOR THE DEALER TO GET PARTS FOR RECALL REPAIRS. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10065280 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10167678 · 2006-09-08 (September 8, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ROTOR CARRIER PART THAT HELD THE BRAKE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH WEAK METAL THAT CRACKED. ALSO, BOTH HANDLE BARS HAD CRACKED AND THE REAR DRIVE PULLEY WAS WORN. THE IGNITION HAD ALSO SHORTED AND SMOKED. ALSO, THE ODOMETER MALFUNCTIONED AND NO LONGER DISPLAYED THE MILEAGE. ALSO, THE REAR TAIL LIGHT BULB MELTED TO THE LENSES. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SERVICE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THEY COULD NOT FIX ANY OF THE PROBLEMS EXCEPT THE HANDLE BARS. BOTH DEFECTIVE HANDLE BARS WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10167678 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10469071 · 2012-08-03 (August 3, 2012)
AS I TRIED TO START MY MOTORCYCLE I SAW SPARKS COMING OUT OF THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT. THE BIKE STARTED AND SHUT OFF. AS IT SHUT OFF THE CONNECTOR BROKE LOOSE AND I HAD TO REPLACE IT. BEFORE I REPLACED IT THE BATTERY WAS STARTING TO MELT. ONCE I REPLACED THE CONNECTOR THE BIKES ODOMETER SHOWED THAT THE BIKE HAS 1450 MILES. THE ACTUAL MILEAGE OF THE BIKE WAS 2900 MILES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10469071 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8010635 · 2002-05-29 (May 29, 2002)
GAS TANK WAS LEAKING, CAUSING GAS TO LEAK ONTO ENGINE, TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY COATED THE INSIDE OF TANK. TWO WEEKS LATER, LEAK STARTED AGAIN. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE MAY START.*AK. CONSUMER STATED THE STARTER WENT OUT.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8010635 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2006 | 0 |
2001: 0; 2002: 1; 2003: 1; 2004: 2; 2006: 0