Gem Recall 17V279000: Wheels, Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

NHTSA recall 17V279000 · announced April 26, 2017 · filed by Polaris Industries, Inc. · 1,254 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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.