Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V296001 Reported September 21, 2001

Focus/independence/transmission

Q: What is recall 01V296001?

NHTSA recall 01V296001 was issued by Independence Motorcycle Co. on September 21, 2001. It addresses: Focus/independence/transmission. The recall affects approximately 208 vehicles , with the defect involving the Power Train component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Independence Motorcycle Co. · Power Train · 208 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

01V296001

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Independence Motorcycle Co.

Component

Power Train

Vehicles Affected

208

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 21, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: motorcycles. on revtech 6-speed transmission assemblies and 6-speed gearsets, the 4-6 shift clutch has the potential to fail.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Independence Motorcycle Co. dealer and reference recall ID 01V296001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 01V296001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V296001?

NHTSA recall 01V296001 was issued by Independence Motorcycle Co. on September 21, 2001. It addresses: Focus/independence/transmission. The recall affects approximately 208 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Independence Motorcycle Co. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V296001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.