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2013 Brammo Empulse Recalls & Complaints

The 2013 Brammo Empulse has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Brammo dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2013 Brammo Empulse. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2013 Brammo Empulse owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2013 Brammo Empulse, describing incidents dated June 15, 2013.

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ODI #10523386 · Filed July 9, 2013
2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE R. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE ISSUE REGARDING MOTORCYCLE. *SMD THE ISSUE INVOLVES A RECALL, WHERE THE REAR TAIL ASSEMBLY BRACKET NEAR ITS MOUNTING POINTS TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK OFF WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN MOTION. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TAIL ASSEMBLY…

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Oil may Leak from Breather onto Rear Tire

NHTSA #15V053000 · Power Train — Manual Transmission · NHTSA notice

Reported February 2, 2015 · Brammo, Inc.

Potentially affected: 149 vehicles

Repair completion: 25.68% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Owners notified February 11, 2015 · Vehicles built November 19, 2012 – July 8, 2014 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Rear Tail May Separate from Bike

NHTSA #13V262000 · Structure · NHTSA notice

Reported June 24, 2013 · Brammo, Inc.

Potentially affected: 87 vehicles

Owners notified July 25, 2013 · Vehicles built November 19, 2012 – June 18, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

If the rear tail assembly breaks off, it could contact the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Electrical Shorting may cause Fire

NHTSA #13V208000 · Electrical System · NHTSA notice

Reported May 17, 2013 · Brammo, Inc.

Potentially affected: 5 vehicles

Owners notified June 26, 2013 · Vehicles built February 22, 2013 – March 29, 2013 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

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.

Manufacturer 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2013 Brammo Empulse. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Brammo Empulse.

Structure

ODI #10523386

Incident: June 15, 2013 · Filed: July 9, 2013

2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE R. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO A DEFECTIVE ISSUE REGARDING MOTORCYCLE. *SMD THE ISSUE INVOLVES A RECALL, WHERE THE REAR TAIL ASSEMBLY BRACKET NEAR ITS MOUNTING POINTS TO THE FRAME MAY FRACTURE OR BREAK OFF WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS IN MOTION. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE TAIL ASSEMBLY COULD THEN MAKE CONTACT WITH THE REAR WHEEL, WHICH COULD CAUSE SHOCK AND VIBRATION OF THE MASS TAIL ASSEMBLY AND COULD CAUSE METAL FATIGUE NEAR THE MOUNTING POINTS. THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST REPORTED BY THE CONSUMER WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE.

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