Recall 01V296001: 2001 Independence Freedom Express
- Report received
- Sep 21, 2001
- Manufacturer
- Independence motorcycle co.
- Potentially affected
- 208vehicles
- Model years
- 2001
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Vehicle description: motorcycles. On revtech 6-speed transmission assemblies and 6-speed gearsets, the 4-6 shift clutch has the potential to fail.
Possible 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.
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2001 Independence Freedom Express1 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.