2013 GEM ELXD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
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Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
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Investigations
Overview of the 2013 GEM ELXD
The 2013 GEM ELXD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, PARKING BRAKE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 GEM ELXD
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2013 GEM ELXD, potentially affecting up to 6,340 vehicles.
Recall 18V485000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 1,946 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles. The lower main frame tube may crack which can result in failure of the secondary upper cab frame.
Consequence: If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is...
View full details →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 2013 GEM ELXD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 GEM ELXD.
Safety Rating for the 2013 GEM ELXD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 GEM ELXD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 GEM ELXD
Polaris Industries, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2013 GEM ELXD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-18-04-01 R01 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
GEM has observed instances where customers operating in cold weather are reporting vehicles slowing down at a higher state of charge, as if batteries are low. This Team Tip was released to inform dealers of cold weather effects on battery range of GEM vehicles, and how to calculate a customerâs...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 GEM ELXD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEM ELXD
- 2009 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2010 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2011 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2012 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2013 GEM ELXD (current)
- 2014 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2015 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2016 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2017 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2018 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints