2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R
The 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint), and Power Train (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R, potentially affecting up to 149 vehicles.
Recall 15V053000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| 149 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 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.
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 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.
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 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.
Safety Rating for the 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BRAMMO EMPULSE R
- 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE R — 0 complaints
- 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE R (current)
Other BRAMMO Models
- BRAMMO EMPULSE — 1 total complaint