2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
14
Owner Complaints
1 Crash
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS
The 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS has received a total of 14 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), Electrical System (1 complaint), and Electrical Systemhorn (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS
14 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 2
1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Equipment
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Power Train
Complaints: 1
1 Crash
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 1
1 Injury
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemhorn | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CUSTOMER REPORTED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THAT THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP WHILE RIDING. THE SECOND OCCASION HE WAS GOING FORTY MILES AN HOUR AND WAS THROWN FROM THE BIKE. COSMETIC DAMAGE TO BIKE WAS REPAIRED. HE NOW FEELS IT IS UNSAFE TO RIDE AND CANNOT SELL THE BIKE FOR FEAR OF THE NEXT OWNER BEING HURT OR KILLED.D THIS IS BEING REPORTED BY HIS REPAIR SHOP. *TR
DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS OFF 15 MPH, THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE RIDING. THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET BROKE 3 TIMES, AND IN ONE INCIDENT STRUCK THE PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVELINE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AS WELL AS THE HORN. THE MOTORCYCLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS ON THE DRIVE TRAIN AND MOTOR. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH ARE AS FOLLOWS: GAS TANK, EXHAUST PIPE, TURN SIGNAL AND TAIL LIGHTS, SHOCKS, BUSHINGS, BRAKE PADS AND THROTTLE LINKAGE, AND THE MOTOR WAS LEAKING OIL.
DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS OFF 15 MPH, THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE RIDING. THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET BROKE 3 TIMES, AND IN ONE INCIDENT STRUCK THE PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVELINE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AS WELL AS THE HORN. THE MOTORCYCLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS ON THE DRIVE TRAIN AND MOTOR. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH ARE AS FOLLOWS: GAS TANK, EXHAUST PIPE, TURN SIGNAL AND TAIL LIGHTS, SHOCKS, BUSHINGS, BRAKE PADS AND THROTTLE LINKAGE, AND THE MOTOR WAS LEAKING OIL.
DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS OFF 15 MPH, THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE RIDING. THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET BROKE 3 TIMES, AND IN ONE INCIDENT STRUCK THE PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVELINE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AS WELL AS THE HORN. THE MOTORCYCLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS ON THE DRIVE TRAIN AND MOTOR. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH ARE AS FOLLOWS: GAS TANK, EXHAUST PIPE, TURN SIGNAL AND TAIL LIGHTS, SHOCKS, BUSHINGS, BRAKE PADS AND THROTTLE LINKAGE, AND THE MOTOR WAS LEAKING OIL.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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31 miles
1 Injury
DT: WHEN THE CONSUMER PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE, THE SPEEDOMETER WAS OFF 15 MPH, THIS WAS DISCOVERED WHILE RIDING. THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET BROKE 3 TIMES, AND IN ONE INCIDENT STRUCK THE PASSENGER. THE VEHICLE HAD DRIVELINE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER WHO REPLACED THE LICENSE PLATE BRACKET AS WELL AS THE HORN. THE MOTORCYCLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE REPAIR SHOP FOR REPAIRS ON THE DRIVE TRAIN AND MOTOR. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH ARE AS FOLLOWS: GAS TANK, EXHAUST PIPE, TURN SIGNAL AND TAIL LIGHTS, SHOCKS, BUSHINGS, BRAKE PADS AND THROTTLE LINKAGE, AND THE MOTOR WAS LEAKING OIL.
Safety Rating for the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS.
Investigation PE05045 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Closed
Opened:
MOTORCYCLE TAG BRACKET SEPARATION
Other Model Years of the INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS
- 2001 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS — 1 complaint
- 2003 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS — 2 complaints
- 2004 INDEPENDENCE FREEDOM EXPRESS (current)
Other INDEPENDENCE Models
- INDEPENDENCE CUSTOM EXPRESS — 0 total complaints
- INDEPENDENCE HARDTAIL EXPRESS — 0 total complaints