2016–2017 Gem E2 & 2016–2017 Gem E4 + 2 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V884000
- Manufacturer recall #
- L-16-01
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,644
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Owner phone
- 1-855-743-3436
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 28, 2016
- Built
- May 29, 2015 – Nov 18, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.