BENDIX e6 2015: SEAT BELTS

Make : BENDIX Model : e6 Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-12-15 - 2015-08-25
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V820000
Date Owner's Notified: 2015-12-31 Date Received by ODI: 2015-12-07 Date Added to Database: 2015-12-07
Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: L-15-02
Component: SEAT BELTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1364
Summary:
      Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain model year 2015 GEM EL, ES, E4, E4S, ELXD, E6, E6S, and E2 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2014, to August 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Consequence:
      If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy:
      GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2015. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-15-02.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 209
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.