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2013 Brammo EmpulseProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2013 Brammo Empulse, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-053 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 26%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 2, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2013 Brammo Empulse has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2013 Brammo Empulse recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

26%repaired · 2016 Q2

Power train: manual transmission

Recall 15V-053 · Feb 2, 2015 · 149 vehicles · 38 repaired

Risk. If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Electrical system

Recall 13V-208 · May 17, 2013 · 5 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Brammo.

Best & worst years

2013 vs. every other Empulse year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Empulse median. How we score

'13'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Empulse owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10523386 · Jul 9, 2013

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