- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Independence Freedom Express Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Independence Freedom Express with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2001 for the manual transmission.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Freedom Express year, for its age
#442 most complained-about 2001 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2001 Independence Freedom Express problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2001 Independence Freedom Express recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2001 Independence Freedom Express
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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
Independence Freedom Express: every year compared
All Freedom Express yearsQuestions about the 2001 Independence Freedom Express
Does the 2001 Independence Freedom Express have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Independence Freedom Express: manual transmission (September 2001). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Independence Freedom Express?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 2001 Independence Freedom Express had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 23, 2003 and the latest on September 23, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2001 Independence Freedom Express a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Independence Freedom Express year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Independence Freedom Express years have the most complaints?
2004 (3), 2003 (2), 2001 (1). See every Independence Freedom Express year compared.
What should I do if my 2001 Independence Freedom Express has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data