2016–2017 Gem E2 & 2016–2017 Gem E4 + 2 more recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 17V279000
- Manufacturer recall #
- L-17-01
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,254
- Component
- WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
- Owner phone
- 1-855-743-3436
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 8, 2017
- Built
- May 29, 2015 – Mar 29, 2017
- 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.