Oil may leak from breather onto rear tire
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
If oil leaks and contacts the rear tire, a loss of control may occur, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Brammo, Inc. or involving Power Train.
FAQ: Recall 15V053000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V053000?
NHTSA recall 15V053000 was issued by Brammo, Inc. on February 2, 2015. It addresses: Oil may leak from breather onto rear tire. The recall affects approximately 149 vehicles, with the defect involving the Power Train component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Brammo, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V053000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.