2013–2014 Brammo Empulse & 2013–2014 Brammo Empulse R recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V053000
- Manufacturer
- Brammo, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 149
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 11, 2015
- Built
- Nov 19, 2012 – Jul 8, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.