GEM eL XD 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V884000

Make Model Year
GEM eL XD 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-12-28 2016-12-08 2016-12-08

Production Dates: 2015-05-29 - 2016-11-18

Manufacturers Involved: Polaris Industries Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: L-16-01

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1644

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. "Polaris" is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to November 18, 2016. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to go in the opposite direction than intended.

Consequence

If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-16-01.

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.