2000 GEM NEV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2000 GEM NEV
The 2000 GEM NEV has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2000 GEM NEV
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2000 GEM NEV, potentially affecting up to 27,350 vehicles.
Recall 06V222000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
| 27,350 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN 2 AND 4 PASSENGER, SHORT AND LONG BED LOW SPEED VEHICLES, THE 12 VOLT OUTPUT FROM THE AUXILIARY CARD CIRCUIT BOARD (A DC VOLTAGE TO DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER) MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF HEADLAMP, TAIL LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTIONS.
Consequence: A LOSS OF HEADLAMPS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. IF THERE IS A LOSS OF TAIL LAMP OR TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTION, A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED OR THAT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT IS TURNING, A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY CARDS, INSTALL A SPLASH/SPRAY PROTECTION, AND ADJUST THE DASH SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLOBAL ELECTRIC AT 888-871-4367.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2000 GEM NEV
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 GEM NEV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
GEM E825/4 PASSENGER CART WITH A SAFETY RECALL. CUSTOMER STATED THE CART WAS INSPECTED AND WAS SUPPOSED TO BE REPAIRED. THE DEALER TOLD HIM THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE CART UNTIL HE BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY CHARGER. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THEY FOUND THAT THE NEW AUXILIARY BOARD WAS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE BATTERY CHARGER. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD IT WAS NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE BATTERY CHARGER WITH A RE-BUILT ZYBAN OR A NEW DELTA Q CHARGER. *JB
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GEM NEV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL # 06V222000 ON HIS CART'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. HE HAS SCHEDULED TWO APPOINTMENTS FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND BOTH TIMES NO ONE SHOWED UP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRIC COMPONENTS ON HIS CART FAILED IN MAY OF 2006 WITHOUT WARNING. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2000 GEM NEV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2000 GEM NEV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2000 GEM NEV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2000 GEM NEV
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the GEM NEV
- 1999 GEM NEV — 1 complaint
- 2000 GEM NEV (current)
- 2001 GEM NEV — 3 complaints
- 2002 GEM NEV — 5 complaints
- 2003 GEM NEV — 2 complaints
- 2004 GEM NEV — 0 complaints