2009 GEM ELXD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
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Service Bulletins
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Investigations
Overview of the 2009 GEM ELXD
The 2009 GEM ELXD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 25 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT.
Recalls for the 2009 GEM ELXD
NHTSA has recorded 25 recalls for the 2009 GEM ELXD, potentially affecting up to 129,100 vehicles.
Recall 25V380000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 25V380000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
| 5,353 vehicles affected
Defect: GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Consequence: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
View full details →Recall 15V239000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 628 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 GEM eLXD L09GVHA4X and L10GVHA4X hybrid electric vehicles manufactured November 25, 2008, to December 30, 2010. The affected vehicles have frame welds between the cab and cargo bed that may crack.
Consequence: If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' recall number is L-15-01.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2009 GEM ELXD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 GEM ELXD.
Safety Rating for the 2009 GEM ELXD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 GEM ELXD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 GEM ELXD
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 GEM ELXD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEM ELXD
- 2009 GEM ELXD (current)
- 2010 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2011 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2012 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2013 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2014 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints