How many recalls does the 2014 Brammo Empulse R have?

The 2014 Brammo Empulse R has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 2014 Brammo Empulse R has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2014 Brammo Empulse R?

Of 3 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine.

2014 Brammo Empulse R Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2014 Brammo Empulse R has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 149 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

POWER TRAIN 15V053000 2015-02-02 149 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.

Complaints by component

ENGINE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN

Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

ENGINE · reported 2015-10-09

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2015-10-09

“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…”

POWER TRAIN · reported 2015-10-09

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2014 Brammo Empulse R as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.