NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 Brammo Empulse
The 2013 Brammo Empulse has 3 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Brammo dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2013 Brammo Empulse. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA #15V053000Reported February 2, 2015 · Brammo, Inc.
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.
Free 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.
STRUCTURE
NHTSA #13V262000Reported June 24, 2013 · Brammo, Inc.
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.
Free 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 SYSTEM
NHTSA #13V208000Reported May 17, 2013 · Brammo, Inc.
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.
Free 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.