GEM e4 2017: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V279000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GEM | e4 | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-06-08 | 2017-04-26 | 2017-04-27 |
Production Dates: 2015-05-29 - 2017-03-29
Manufacturers Involved: GEM WAEV LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: L-17-01
Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1254
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles, equipped with steel wheels. The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts, and inspect the wheels. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01.
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.
