GEM E-825 2000: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 01V343000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GEM | E-825 | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-01-02 | 2001-11-07 | 2001-11-30 |
Production Dates: 2000-01-01 - 2001-04-30
Manufacturers Involved: GEM WAEV LLC
Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-AND 4-PASSENGER UTILITY "SHORT AND LONG" VEHICLES. FAILURE OF THE BALL BEARING ASSEMBLIES CAN OCCUR. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT IS UNRESTRAINED AND IS FREE TO EXTRICATE ITSELF FROM THE BEARING HOUSING.
THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL TAB-OVER STYLE ROLTOM BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GEM AT 701-232-2500.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
