Independence Freedom Express 2004
Model Freedom Express made in 2004 by Independence got 13 consumer complains as well as 1 investigation. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications and electrical system. The car had one investigation (exterior lighting).
Model 2004
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||
| PE05045 | INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO. | 08/19/2005 | 12/13/2005 | MOTORCYCLE TAG BRACKET SEPARATION | ||
| Odi opened this investigation after two owners of motorcycles produced by independence motorcycle company of tucson, arizona, alleged that the side mount license plate bracket (secured at the rear axle) separated from the vehicle due to metal fatigue.when this occurred, the bracket remained connected to the motorcycle by the taillight wiring.odi has inspected subject motorcycles and peer models and met with their owners.odi also has discussed this matter with the manufacturer, subject motorcycle dealers, service personnel, and aftermarket component suppliers.during these discussions and meetings, odi became aware of two additional allegations of tag bracket failure.based on odi's review, it appears that the alleged bracket separation results from unintended contact between a disc lock (installed by owners to prevent thefts) and the tag bracket.this occurs when operators forget to remove the disc lock prior to riding.if not fractured immediately, the bracket may be weakened and subsequently fail while the motorcycle is underway.based on the information currently known to odi, a safety related defect trend does not exist.therefore, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 500 | 20 | |
| Vehicle cut off all of the time , and the speedometer was inoperable. consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs on several occasions. however, the problem recurred. *ak *tt | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 31 | 10 | 08/28/2004 |
| 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. | |||
| 05/10/2004 | 500 | 20 | |
| Vehicle cut off all of the time , and the speedometer was inoperable. consumer took vehicle to dealer for repairs on several occasions. however, the problem recurred. *ak *tt | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FRESNO | 93710 | FREEDOM RIDERS OF FRESNO |