GEM E2S 2010: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V003000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GEM | E2S | 2010 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-01-29 | 2013-01-04 | 2013-01-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: GEM WAEV LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: L-13-01, L-13-02
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4394
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.
Polaris' recall numbers are L-13-01 and L-13-02.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.
