Right side mount led license plate/brake light. Mount cracked due to vibration? Wires were attached to plate, was flying behind me on bike. Broke free, cars behind me to swerved to avoid license plate mount (2 lbs) also could of got stuck in my rear wheel causing me to crash. Bilder of bike hungup on me when ask for a fix to the problem. (Rosemary tusen)
Vehicle safety record
2003 Independence Freedom Express Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Independence Freedom Express with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1) and the lights (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2004 has 3.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Freedom Express year, for its age
#342 most complained-about 2003 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2003 Independence Freedom Express problems
Share of all 2 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
No recalls for the 2003 Independence Freedom Express
What owners say
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2 complaints about the 2003 Independence Freedom Express
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While the vehicle was parked consumer noticed fluid leaking from underneath the vehicle. It was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the fuel tank needed to be replaced.*Ak.......The gas tank is a hazard on this motorcycle, and the company is little concerned about the safety issue. The gas tank has a small hole which leaks fluid and could cause a fire. *Ak
Independence Freedom Express: every year compared
All Freedom Express yearsQuestions about the 2003 Independence Freedom Express
Does the 2003 Independence Freedom Express have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2003 Independence Freedom Express right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Independence Freedom Express?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1), lights (1).
How many complaints has the 2003 Independence Freedom Express had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on December 20, 2004 and the latest on May 27, 2005. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2003 Independence Freedom Express a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than 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 2003 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