Gem Recall 16V884000: Electrical System

NHTSA recall 16V884000 · announced December 8, 2016 · filed by Polaris Industries, Inc. · 1,644 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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 covered by this recall

• 2016 Gem E2
• 2017 Gem E2
• 2016 Gem E4
• 2017 Gem E4
• 2016 Gem E6
• 2017 Gem E6
• 2016 Gem Elxd
• 2017 Gem Elxd

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.