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2004 Independence Freedom Express

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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3Owner complaints

Model-year median: 1

0Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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How this year compares

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What owners reported most

Engine And Engine Cooling
2Power Train
2Vehicle Speed Control
2Electrical System
1Equipment
1
All reported categories
Fuel System, Gasoline
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Suspension
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 2 of 3 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports

Equipment complaints

1 reports
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31 miles · Aug 3, 2005
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingEquipmentInjury

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 …

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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.

NHTSA ODI #10124912

Official recalls

0

No recalls in this snapshot.

Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗

NHTSA investigations

1

PE05045 · Motorcycle Tag Bracket Separation

Opened Aug 19, 2005 · Closed Dec 13, 2005

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting:brake Lights

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.