Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V395000 Reported August 10, 2004

American ironhorse /battery

American Ironhorse Motorcycle Company · Electrical System · 2,170 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04V395000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
2,170
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 10, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, the battery (ytx24hl) could fail during operation.

Safety Consequence

The battery failure causes the motorcycle engine to stop suddenly, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these batteries. the recall began september 1, 2004. owners should contact american ironhorse at 1-817-665-2074.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized American Ironhorse Motorcycle Company dealer and reference recall ID 04V395000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04V395000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V395000?

NHTSA recall 04V395000 was issued by American Ironhorse Motorcycle Company on August 10, 2004. It addresses: American ironhorse /battery. The recall affects approximately 2,170 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized American Ironhorse Motorcycle Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V395000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.