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Report Date :
February 8, 2009 at
08:22 AM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
01V296001
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
INDEPENDENCE / CUSTOM EXPRESS
2000-2001
INDEPENDENCE / FREEDOM EXPRESS
2001
INDEPENDENCE / HARDTAIL EXPRESS
2000-2001
Manufacturer:
INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO.
Mfr's Report Date:
SEP 20, 2001
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
01V296001
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number of Units Affected:
208
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. ON REVTECH 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES AND 6-SPEED GEARSETS, THE 4-6 SHIFT CLUTCH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL.
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.
Notes:
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
