- The problem
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2014 Brammo Empulse R Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2014 Brammo Empulse R with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1) and the engine & cooling (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2015 for the manual transmission. For comparison, the 2013 has 0.
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Rated once enough Empulse R years are on file
#405 most complained-about 2014 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2014 Brammo Empulse R problems
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2014 Brammo Empulse R recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2014 Brammo Empulse R
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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.
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All Empulse R yearsQuestions about the 2014 Brammo Empulse R
Does the 2014 Brammo Empulse R have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2014 Brammo Empulse R: manual transmission (February 2015). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Brammo Empulse R?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1), engine & cooling (1), fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 2014 Brammo Empulse R had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 9, 2015 and the latest on October 9, 2015. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
What should I do if my 2014 Brammo Empulse R has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data