- 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 Hardtail Express Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Independence Hardtail Express have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in September 2001 for the manual transmission.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough Hardtail Express years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Independence Hardtail 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
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No complaints about the 2001 Independence Hardtail Express yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Independence Hardtail Express | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 2001 Independence Freedom Express | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 2001 Independence Hardtail Express
Does the 2001 Independence Hardtail Express have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Independence Hardtail 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.
How many complaints has the 2001 Independence Hardtail Express had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 2001 Independence Hardtail 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