2011–2016 Gem E2 & 2011–2016 Gem EL + 1 more recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles. The lower main frame tube may crack which can result in failure of the secondary upper cab frame.
💥 The risk
If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
🔧 The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03.
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
- 18V485000
- Manufacturer recall #
- L-18-03
- Manufacturer
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,946
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-855-743-3436
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 18, 2018
- Built
- Jan 3, 2011 – Mar 30, 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.