| Make : INDEPENDENCE | Model : HARDTAIL EXPRESS | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000101 - 20010912 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V296001 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20010921 | Date Added to Database: 20011001 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
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| Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 208 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. ON REVTECH 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLIES AND 6-SPEED GEARSETS, THE 4-6 SHIFT CLUTCH HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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