Model year record

2013 BRAMMO Empulse

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V053000

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V262000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
Brammo, Inc.
Vehicles affected
87
Reported to NHTSA
2013-06-24
Owners notified
2013-07-25

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.

Safety risk

If the rear tail assembly breaks off, it could contact the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V208000

Electrical system

Component
Electrical system
Manufacturer
Brammo, Inc.
Vehicles affected
5
Reported to NHTSA
2013-05-17
Owners notified
2013-06-26

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 risk

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure1

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.