2001 GEM NEV — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2001 GEM NEV
The 2001 GEM NEV has received a total of 3 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 problems involve the Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers (1 complaint), Exterior Lighting (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Electric (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2001 GEM NEV
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2001 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 2001 GEM NEV
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 GEM NEV. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Electric | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I OWN A GEM THAT IS UNDER A RECALL (LIGHTS BRAKE LITE,TURNSIGNAL AND HEAD LAMPS INOP) I WAS TOLD I AM RESPONSIBLE TO TAKE IT 100 MILES TO MY NEAREST DEALER. ISN'T THE MANUFACTURE RESPONSIBLE TO PICK IT UP. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. *TR
I OWN A GEM THAT IS UNDER A RECALL (LIGHTS BRAKE LITE,TURNSIGNAL AND HEAD LAMPS INOP) I WAS TOLD I AM RESPONSIBLE TO TAKE IT 100 MILES TO MY NEAREST DEALER. ISN'T THE MANUFACTURE RESPONSIBLE TO PICK IT UP. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. *TR
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTOR CAR E825. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 06V222000. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL TO BE REPAIRED, BUT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TOWING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NOT ALLOWED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE ON THE ROAD ,AND FELT THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING RECALLED AND THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD PAY FOR THE TRANSPORTATION OF THE VEHICLE. *AK RETURNED USPS, 2ND ATTEMPT MADE 05/30/07 FAILED. * LJ
Safety Rating for the 2001 GEM NEV
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 GEM NEV in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 GEM NEV
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 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 — 2 complaints
- 2001 GEM NEV (current)
- 2002 GEM NEV — 5 complaints
- 2003 GEM NEV — 2 complaints
- 2004 GEM NEV — 0 complaints
- 2006 GEM NEV — 4 complaints