Recall 07V516000 — PARKING BRAKE Defect in 2007-2007 GEM NEV
RECALL This recall affects up to 191 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 07V516000 |
| Manufacturer | GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 191 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN LOW-SPEED 2, 4, OR 6-PASSENGER SHORT, LONG AND LONG BED XD ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ON THE HAND PARK LEVER BRAKE ASSEMBLY (PARKING BRAKE) MAY FAIL. THIS FAILURE CAUSES A TOTAL LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE HOLD.
Safety Consequence
A FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF IT IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.
Remedy
GEM WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GEM AT 1-866-764-0616.
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