Gem Recall 18V484000: Electrical System

NHTSA recall 18V484000 · announced July 19, 2018 · filed by Polaris Industries, Inc. · 2,110 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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.