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2013 Brammo Empulse

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

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Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 9, 2013
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Feb 2, 2015
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 1 NHTSA owner-reported complaint for the 2013 Brammo Empulse, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure1100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
15V053000

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Feb 2, 2015
149 units potentially affected
The defect: 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 remedy: 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.
Brammo, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
13V262000

STRUCTURE

Jun 24, 2013
87 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: If the rear tail assembly breaks off, it could contact the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy: Brammo will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear tail section assembly with a new version not susceptible to failure, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2013. Owners may contact Brammo at 1-541-482-9555.
Brammo, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov
13V208000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

May 17, 2013
5 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: An electrical short can cause a complete loss of power while riding the motorcycle or a fire, either of which can result in a vehicle crash or personal injury.
The remedy: Brammo will notify owners, and technicians will inspect the high current cable at the motor controller and correct its installation, if needed. The recall began on June 26, 2013. Customers may contact Brammo at 1-541-482-9555.
Brammo, Inc.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Jul 9, 2013

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.

NHTSA ID
10523386
Incident
Jun 15, 2013

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Brammo Empulse by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2014010—
2013Viewing130—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.