BRAMMO EMPULSE 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V208000

Make Model Year
BRAMMO EMPULSE 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-26 2013-05-17 2013-05-20

Production Dates: 2013-02-22 - 2013-03-29

Manufacturers Involved: Brammo, Inc.

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

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.

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.