2010 GEM E4 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 GEM E4
The 2010 GEM E4 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2010 GEM E4
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2010 GEM E4, potentially affecting up to 4,394 vehicles.
Recall 13V003000 — PARKING BRAKE
| 4,394 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
Consequence: If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 GEM E4
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 GEM E4. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 E4 CHRYSLER GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTOR VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ATTEMPTING TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE DRIVERS FOOT ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO INCREASE SPEED AND CRASH INTO A WALL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER INSTALLED THE ACCELERATOR AND BRAKE PEDALS WITH TOO MUCH SPACE IN BETWEEN THEM WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A COLLISION CENTER TO HAVE THE BODY DAMAGE REPAIRED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE FOR $1,220.50. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10. UPDATED 8/9/10 *CN UPDATED 08/11/10*JB
Safety Rating for the 2010 GEM E4
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 GEM E4 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 GEM E4
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 GEM E4
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEM E4
- 2009 GEM E4 — 0 complaints
- 2010 GEM E4 (current)
- 2011 GEM E4 — 0 complaints
- 2012 GEM E4 — 0 complaints
- 2013 GEM E4 — 0 complaints
- 2015 GEM E4 — 2 complaints