The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V262000·Announced 2013-06-24

Brammo Recalls 2013 Empulse Motorcycles Due to Rear Tail Assembly Defect

Brammo is recalling 87 model year 2013 Empulse motorcycles because the rear tail assembly bracket can fatigue and break off, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear tail assembly bracket fatigue) that could lead to a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Brammo, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013 Empulse motorcycles manufactured between November 19, 2012, and June 18, 2013. The recall involves 87 vehicles. The defect involves the rear tail assembly bracket, which can fatigue and may allow the rear tail assembly to break off while riding.

If the rear tail assembly breaks off, it could contact the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BRAMMO EMPULSE
Brand
BRAMMO
Manufacturer
Brammo, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
87

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • EMPULSE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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