01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2013 Brammo Empulse recall campaigns
NHTSA 15V053000
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
- Report received
- February 2, 2015
- Potential units
- 149campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Brammo, Inc. (Brammo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Empulse and Empulse R motorcycles manufactured November 19, 2012, to July 8, 2014. Oil leaking from the transmission breather tube may blow onto the rear fender and tire.
Why it matters: If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Brammo will notify owners, and dealers will install a new transmission breather baffle kit, free of charge. The recall began on February 11, 2015. Owners may contact Brammo customer service at 1-541-482-9555.
Owner notification: February 11, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Brammo, Inc.
NHTSA 13V262000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- June 24, 2013
- Potential units
- 87campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Brammo, Inc. (Brammo) is recalling certain model year 2013 Empulse motorcycles manufactured November 19, 2012, through June 18, 2013. The rear tail assembly bracket can fatigue and may allow the rear tail assembly to break off while riding.
Why it matters: If the rear tail assembly breaks off, it could contact the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Brammo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tail section assembly with a new version not susceptible to failure, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2013. Owners may contact Brammo at 1-541-482-9555.
Owner notification: July 25, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Brammo, Inc.
NHTSA 13V208000
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Report received
- May 17, 2013
- Potential units
- 5campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Brammo, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Empulse electric motorcycles manufactured February 22, 2013, through March 29, 2013. Due to a high current cable being attached to the motor controller incorrectly, electrical shorting can occur.
Why it matters: An electrical short can cause a complete loss of power while riding the motorcycle or a fire, either of which can result in a vehicle crash or personal injury.
Remedy
Brammo will notify owners, and technicians will inspect the high current cable at the motor controller and correct its installation, if needed. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Customers may contact Brammo at 1-541-482-9555.
Owner notification: June 26, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Brammo, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH