Consumer Complaint Detail

INDEPENDENCE / FREEDOM EXPRESS / 2004

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004023874 Incident Date: Aug, 31 2004
Consumer's City: THOUSAND OAKS Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: MAN Manufacturers Name: INDEPENDENCE MOTORCYCLE CO.
Model Name: FREEDOM EXPRESS Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: 5E8FB28584T Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 02 2005 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 27 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 2 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 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.