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.
2013-2014 · 2 model years
Brammo Empulse R Problems by year
Owners have filed 1 complaints about the Brammo Empulse R across 2 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2014 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the fuel system.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Empulse R 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 R problems
Brammo Empulse R recalls 1
Latest Empulse R complaints
Twice during the same ride, the vehicle had a total loss of power while under quick acceleration and displayed a "system fault s86" which the manual lists as "motor controller -- motor over current". When this occurs, the motorcycle loses all power and had to be pulled to the side of the road and powered on/off. First instance I was trying to pass a vehicle on an uphill grade, the second while trying to accelerate onto the freeway. An motor power loss like this is extremely dangerous any time a vehicle is...
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at speed, but it's especially threatening when it occurs during a passing or freeway merging situation. In both cases, I was able to get to the side of the road, but given heavier traffic or an oncoming car during a passing situation and this could be life threatening.
Questions about the Brammo Empulse R
Which Brammo Empulse R years have the most problems?
By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2014 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2014 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 R problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1), transmission & drivetrain (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Brammo Empulse R have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Brammo Empulse R 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