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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V484📅 Jul 26, 2018

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 vehicles. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to become inoperative or 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 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 at 1-855-863-2284. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-884. Vehicles previously repaired under that campaign need the repairs covered by this campaign as well.

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
18V484000
Manufacturer recall #
L-18-02
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,110
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Owner phone
1-855-863-2284
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 28, 2018
Built
May 29, 2015 – Mar 9, 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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V484 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V484?

2016–2017 Gem E2 & 2016–2017 Gem E4 + 2 more. 2,110 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Gem dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-855-863-2284.