GEM eL XD 2009: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V239000

Make Model Year
GEM eL XD 2009
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-28 2015-04-22 2015-04-22

Production Dates: 2008-11-25 - 2010-12-30

Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: L-15-01

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 628

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 GEM eLXD L09GVHA4X and L10GVHA4X hybrid electric vehicles manufactured November 25, 2008, to December 30, 2010. The affected vehicles have frame welds between the cab and cargo bed that may crack.

Consequence

If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' recall number is L-15-01.

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.