NHTSA Recall 15V053000
Filed by Brammo, Inc.. Component: Power Train. Reported 2015-02-02. An estimated 149 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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.