2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE

3 recalls — 1 complaints

15V053000 Feb 2, 2015
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
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.
149 vehicles affected
13V262000 Jun 24, 2013
STRUCTURE
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.
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.
87 vehicles affected
13V208000 May 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
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.
5 vehicles affected
STRUCTURE Jul 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.