GEM E6S 2012: PARKING BRAKE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V003000

Make Model Year
GEM E6S 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-01-29 2013-01-04 2013-01-04

Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: L-13-01, L-13-02

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4394

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.