NHTSA safety recall

Recall 18V485000 · manufacturer campaign L-18-03

Structure › Frame And Members — Gem · reported 19 Jul 2018 · 1,946 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The fix

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
18V485000
Manufacturer campaign
L-18-03
Filed by
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Report received
19 Jul 2018
Owners notified
18 Dec 2018
Potentially affected
1,946

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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