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2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE

3 recalls, 1 complaints

15V053000 Feb 2, 2015
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
Consequence
If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.
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
Manufacturer: Brammo, Inc.
13V262000 Jun 24, 2013
STRUCTURE
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.
Consequence
If the rear tail assembly breaks off, it could contact the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
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
Manufacturer: Brammo, Inc.
13V208000 May 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
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.
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
Manufacturer: Brammo, Inc.

Complaint Statistics

1 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE1
STRUCTURE Jul 9, 2013
Incident date: Jun 15, 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 ASSEM... Read more

BRAMMO EMPULSE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BRAMMO EMPULSE across all model years (2013, 2014).

4 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BRAMMO EMPULSE - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2014 1 0 View
2013 (current) 3 1

Other BRAMMO Models

Model Recalls Complaints
EMPULSE R 2 3 View