Recall 24V971000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Defect in 2024-2025 GEM E4
RECALL This recall affects up to 243 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 24V971000 |
| Manufacturer | GEM WAEV LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 243 |
| Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Safety Consequence
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 25V-380.
Related Recalls for GEM
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V380000 | 2023 GEM E2 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 5,353 | |
| 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 | |
| 16V884000 | 2017 GEM ELXD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1,644 | |
| 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 |