2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE
The 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION, STRUCTURE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structure (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE, potentially affecting up to 241 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 →Recall 13V262000 — STRUCTURE
| 87 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Recall 13V208000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 5 vehicles affected
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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Safety Rating for the 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the BRAMMO EMPULSE
- 2013 BRAMMO EMPULSE (current)
- 2014 BRAMMO EMPULSE — 0 complaints
Other BRAMMO Models
- BRAMMO EMPULSE R — 3 total complaints