Recall 16V884000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2016-2017 GEM ELXD
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,644 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V884000 |
| Manufacturer | Polaris Industries, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,644 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to November 18, 2016. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to go in the opposite direction than intended.
Safety Consequence
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-16-01.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V380000 | 2023 GEM E2 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 5,353 | |
| 24V971000 | 2024 GEM E4 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 243 | |
| 18V485000 | 2014 GEM EL | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 1,946 | |
| 18V484000 | 2016 GEM ELXD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2,110 | |
| 17V279000 | 2016 GEM E4 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 1,254 | |
| 15V820000 | 2015 GEM E6S | SEAT BELTS | 1,364 | |
| 15V239000 | 2010 GEM ELXD | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 628 | |
| 13V003000 | 2010 GEM E2 XLD | PARKING BRAKE | 4,394 | |
| 10V080000 | 2009 GEM e2 | PARKING BRAKE | 142 | |
| 07V516000 | 2007 GEM NEV | PARKING BRAKE | 191 |