NHTSA campaign 13V208000
Brammo Recall 13V-208: Electrical Shorting may cause Fire
NHTSA recall 13V208000 was reported by Brammo, Inc. on May 17, 2013, with 5 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Brammo Empulse for the 2013 model year. Owners were notified on June 26, 2013, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V208000 (also written 13V-208 or 13V208)
- Filed by
- Brammo, Inc.
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 5 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Electrical System
- Owners notified
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 13V208000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Brammo
Brammo Empulse
- 2013 · Vehicles built February 22, 2013 – March 29, 2013 (per NHTSA)
NHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 13V208000.
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.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 13V208000
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