Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2002 American Ironhorse Legend — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
3
NHTSA complaints
1
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | new |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | new |
| Transmission | 1 | 33% | new |
1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL BRAKE ROTOR-CARRIERS,THE ROTOR-CARRIERS CAN CRACK WHILE IN SERVICE AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
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.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS SCOOTER. FIRST THERE IS GAS LEAKING FROM THE EXHAUST. SECONDLY THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. AS WELL THE CLUTCH CABLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, THE CABLE MAKES A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. ”
“CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS SCOOTER. FIRST THERE IS GAS LEAKING FROM THE EXHAUST. SECONDLY THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. AS WELL THE CLUTCH CABLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, THE CABLE MAKES A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. ”
“CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH HIS SCOOTER. FIRST THERE IS GAS LEAKING FROM THE EXHAUST. SECONDLY THE SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL. AS WELL THE CLUTCH CABLE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, THE CABLE MAKES A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. ”
The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 American Ironhorse Legend. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.