Gem Recall 18V485000: Structure, Frame And Members

NHTSA recall 18V485000 · announced July 19, 2018 · filed by Polaris Industries, Inc. · 1,946 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

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

• 2011 Gem E2
• 2012 Gem E2
• 2013 Gem E2
• 2014 Gem E2
• 2015 Gem E2
• 2016 Gem E2
• 2011 Gem El
• 2012 Gem El
• 2013 Gem El
• 2014 Gem El
• 2015 Gem El
• 2016 Gem El
• 2011 Gem Elxd
• 2012 Gem Elxd
• 2013 Gem Elxd
• 2014 Gem Elxd
• 2015 Gem Elxd
• 2016 Gem Elxd

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