GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.

Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

2024 GEM ELXD

243 vehicles affected

24V971000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.

Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

2017 GEM ELXD

2110 vehicles affected

18V484000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Risk: If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2016 GEM ELXD

1946 vehicles affected

18V485000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

Risk: If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

2016 GEM ELXD

1254 vehicles affected

17V279000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

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.

Risk: If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

2017 GEM ELXD

1644 vehicles affected

16V884000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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.

Risk: If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

2009 GEM ELXD

628 vehicles affected

15V239000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 GEM eLXD L09GVHA4X and L10GVHA4X hybrid electric vehicles manufactured November 25, 2008, to December 30, 2010. The affected vehicles have frame welds between the cab and cargo bed that may crack.

Risk: If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.

2015 GEM ELXD

1364 vehicles affected

15V820000

SEAT BELTS

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 GEM EL, ES, E4, E4S, ELXD, E6, E6S, and E2 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2014, to August 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."

Risk: If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

2012 GEM ELXD

4394 vehicles affected

13V003000

PARKING BRAKE

Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.

Risk: If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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