Power train: manual transmissionRecall 15V-053 · Brammo vehicles
Brammo, Inc. recall 15V-053 covers 149 Brammo vehicles for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on February 2, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 26% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V053000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
26%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 19, 2012 to July 8, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.