Recall 01V-296: 2000–2001 Independence Custom Express, 2001 Independence Freedom Express and 1 more

INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO. recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Sep 21, 2001, covering about 208 vehicles.

NHTSA number

01V-296

Report date

Sep 21, 2001

Vehicles affected

208

Owners notified

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The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles. On revtech 6-speed transmission assemblies and 6-speed gearsets, the 4-6 shift clutch has the potential to fail.

The risk

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.

The fix

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).

Recall details

Manufacturer	INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO.
Component	Power Train › Manual Transmission
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	01V296001

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Independence Custom Express	2000, 2001	All years
Independence Freedom Express	2001	All years
Independence Hardtail Express	2000, 2001	All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-296?

Vehicle description: motorcycles. On revtech 6-speed transmission assemblies and 6-speed gearsets, the 4-6 shift clutch has the potential to fail.

How is recall 01V-296 fixed?

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.