BRAMMO EMPULSE 2013: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V262000

Make Model Year
BRAMMO EMPULSE 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-07-25 2013-06-24 2013-06-27

Production Dates: 2012-11-19 - 2013-06-18

Manufacturers Involved: Brammo, Inc.

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 87

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the rear tail assembly breaks off, it could contact the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

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.