NHTSA Recall 13V262000
Filed by Brammo, Inc.. Component: Structure. Reported 2013-06-24. An estimated 87 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
If the rear tail assembly breaks off, it could contact the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.