GEM NEV 2007: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V516000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GEM | NEV | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-11-26 | 2007-11-05 | 2007-11-05 |
Production Dates: 2007-10-03 - 2007-10-24
Manufacturers Involved: GEM WAEV LLC
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 191
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN LOW-SPEED 2, 4, OR 6-PASSENGER SHORT, LONG AND LONG BED XD ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ON THE HAND PARK LEVER BRAKE ASSEMBLY "PARKING BRAKE" MAY FAIL. THIS FAILURE CAUSES A TOTAL LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE HOLD.
A FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF IT IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.
GEM WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GEM AT 1-866-764-0616.
CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
