Power train: manual transmission
- Component
- Power train: manual transmission
- Manufacturer
- Brammo, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 149
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2015-02-02
- Owners notified
- 2015-02-11
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 risk
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.