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🧸 Product DE ES FR THE NETHERLANDS January 30, 2015

Brammo — Empulse and Empulse R

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
The tyre tread may separate from the front tyre. This may lead to loss of air pressure in the tyre and cause the rider to fall.
Origin
United States
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72 days in total
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What is this? This is about a motorcycle called Brammo Empulse and Empulse R. The front tyre may lose its tread while riding.

What's happening? The tyre tread might come off the front wheel. This can cause the tyre to lose air and make the rider fall.

Does this affect me? If you own or ride a Brammo Empulse or Empulse R, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop riding the bike and check the front tyre. Ask a mechanic or your dealer for help right away.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The tyre tread may separate from the front tyre. This may lead to loss of air pressure in the tyre and cause the rider to fall. · Origin: United States

First published
January 30, 2015
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/148563

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What is this product recall alert about?
Brammo — Empulse and Empulse R. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: The tyre tread may separate from the front tyre. This may lead to loss of air pressure in the tyre and cause the rider to fall. · Origin: United States
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 30, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Spain, France, and THE NETHERLANDS.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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