Brammo recall: Power train
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Brammo Empulse 2013–2014
- Brammo Empulse R 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V053000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Brammo, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 2, 2015
- Owners notified
- Feb 11, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 149
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 19, 2012 to Jul 8, 2014
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Brammo recall: Structure Jun 24, 2013
- Brammo recall: Electrical system May 17, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.