BRAMMO EMPULSE R 2013: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V053000

Make Model Year
BRAMMO EMPULSE R 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-02-11 2015-02-02 2015-02-02

Production Dates: 2012-11-19 - 2014-07-08

Manufacturers Involved: Brammo, Inc.

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 149

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.

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.

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.