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.
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Brammo Empulse Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Brammo Empulse across 2 model years, and it has 3 recalls. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Empulse complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Empulse problems
Brammo Empulse recalls 3
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.
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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.
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Latest Empulse complaints
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 assembly could then make contact with the rear wheel, which could cause shock and vibration of the mass tail assembly and could cause metal fatigue near the mounting points. The problem was first reported by the consumer while riding the motorcycle.
Questions about the Brammo Empulse
Which Brammo Empulse years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2013 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2013 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What are the most common Brammo Empulse problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Brammo Empulse have?
NHTSA lists 3 recalls across all Brammo Empulse model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data