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2001 Independence Freedom Express Recalls & Complaints

The 2001 Independence Freedom Express has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Independence dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Independence Freedom Express. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2001 Independence Freedom Express owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2001 Independence Freedom Express, describing incidents dated September 23, 2003.

Most-cited components

  • Power Train 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #10040441 · Filed

    WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE ABOUT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING CLUTCH WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE INTERMITTENTLY, MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT STOP THE AT ANY NORMAL SPEED. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK

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FOCUS/INDEPENDENCE/TRANSMISSION

NHTSA #01V296001 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported September 21, 2001 · INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO.

Potentially affected: 208 vehicles

Vehicles built January 1, 2000 – September 12, 2001 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. ON REVTECH 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES AND 6-SPEED GEARSETS, THE 4-6 SHIFT CLUTCH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL.

Safety consequence

AS A RESULT, THE GEARSET COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE AND COULD CAUSE SEVERE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. SUCH DAMAGE CAN CAUSE VEHICLE CONTROL PROBLEMS, INCLUDING LOCKING OF THE REAR WHEEL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 4-6SHIFT CLUTCH AND SHIFT FORK. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GLOBAL (REVTECH) AT 1-800-815-9762.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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