GEM eL XD 2011: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V485000

Make Model Year
GEM eL XD 2011
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-12-18 2018-07-19 2018-07-26

Production Dates: 2011-01-03 - 2016-03-30

Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: L-18-03

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1946

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles. The lower main frame tube may crack which can result in failure of the secondary upper cab frame.

Consequence

If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03.

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.