Recall 01V296001 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Defect in 2000-2001 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS

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RECALL This recall affects up to 208 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign	01V296001
Manufacturer	INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles Affected	208
Component	POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Affected Vehicles	2000 INDEPENDENCE CUSTOM EXPRESS, 2000 INDEPENDENCE HARDTAIL EXPRESS, 2001 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS, 2001 INDEPENDENCE CUSTOM EXPRESS, 2001 INDEPENDENCE HARDTAIL EXPRESS

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.

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.