NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Brammo Empulse Recalls & Complaints
The 2014 Brammo Empulse has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2014 Brammo Empulse. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Brammo dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2014 Brammo Empulse. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
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 October 21, 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.
Other Brammo Empulse model years
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