RECALL NEWS: Brammo Recalls Certain Empulse and Empulse R Electric Motorcycles

The following report is filed with the NHTSA:

Report Receipt Date: February 2, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V053000
Component(s): Powertrain
Potential Number of Units Affected: 149
Manufacturer: Brammo. Inc.

THE RECALL: Brammo, Inc. (Brammo) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Empulse and Empulse R motorcycles manufactured from November 19, 2012, to July 8, 2014. Oil leaking from the transmission breather tube may blow onto the rear fender and tire.

WHAT COULD HAPPEN: 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 is expected to begin February 12, 2015. Owners may contact Brammo customer service at 1-541-482-9555.

MORE RECALL INFORMATION: 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 safercar.gov.