2016 GEM ELXD — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 GEM ELXD
The 2016 GEM ELXD has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 GEM ELXD
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2016 GEM ELXD, potentially affecting up to 6,954 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 18V484000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 2,110 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD vehicles. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to become inoperative or go in the opposite direction than intended.
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 mode system with one that has separate inputs for each position (forward, neutral and reverse), free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service...
View full details →Recall 17V279000 — WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
| 1,254 vehicles affected
Defect: Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles, equipped with steel wheels. The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.
Consequence: If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts, and inspect the wheels. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01.
View full details →Recall 16V884000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 1,644 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 GEM ELXD
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 GEM ELXD.
Safety Rating for the 2016 GEM ELXD
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 GEM ELXD in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 GEM ELXD
Polaris Industries, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 GEM ELXD. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-20-09-01 — EQUIPMENT
GEM has released this Team Tip to inform dealers that a BMC software update has been released which improves the reliability of the BMC.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 GEM ELXD
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEM ELXD
- 2011 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2012 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2013 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2014 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2015 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2016 GEM ELXD (current)
- 2017 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints
- 2018 GEM ELXD — 0 complaints