GEM recalls
14 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect GEM vehicles, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
- Jun 23, 2025Crash risk2022–2025 GEM E2, 2022–2025 GEM E4, 2022–2025 GEM E6 and 1 other model — Wheels
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
25V380000 · 5K units · GEM WAEV LLC
- Dec 26, 2024Crash risk2024–2025 GEM E2, 2024–2025 GEM E4, 2024–2025 GEM E6 and 1 other model — Wheels
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.
24V971000 · 243 units · GEM WAEV LLC
- Jul 19, 2018Crash risk2011–2016 GEM E2, 2011–2016 GEM EL, 2011–2016 GEM Elxd — Structure
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.
18V485000 · 2K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Jul 19, 2018Crash risk2016–2017 GEM E2, 2016–2017 GEM E4, 2016–2017 GEM E6 and 1 other model — Electrical System
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD vehicles. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to become inoperative or go in the opposite direction than intended.
18V484000 · 2K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Apr 26, 2017Crash risk2016–2017 GEM E2, 2016–2017 GEM E4, 2016–2017 GEM E6 and 1 other model — Wheels
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles, equipped with steel wheels. The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.
17V279000 · 1K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Dec 8, 2016Crash risk2016–2017 GEM E2, 2016–2017 GEM E4, 2016–2017 GEM E6 and 1 other model — Electrical System
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.
16V884000 · 2K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Dec 7, 2015Crash risk2015 GEM E2, 2015 GEM E4, 2015 GEM E4S and 5 other models — Seat Belts
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 GEM EL, ES, E4, E4S, ELXD, E6, E6S, and E2 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2014, to August 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
15V820000 · 1K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Apr 22, 2015Crash risk2009–2010 GEM Elxd — Structure
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.
15V239000 · 628 units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Jan 4, 2013Crash risk2010–2013 GEM E2, 2010–2011 GEM E2 XLD, 2010–2011 GEM E2L and 8 other models — Parking Brake
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.
13V003000 · 4K units · Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Mar 4, 2010Crash risk2009 GEM E2, 2009 GEM E4, 2009 GEM E6 and 3 other models — Parking Brake
GEM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ACTUATOR HANDLE WHILE APPLIED.
10V080000 · 142 units · CHRYSLER GROUP GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS
- Nov 5, 2007Crash risk2007 GEM Nev — Parking Brake
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.
07V516000 · 191 units · GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC
- Sep 28, 2006Crash risk2006 GEM Nev — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN LOW SPEED VEHICLES, THREE BOLTS ON THE BACK OF THE POWER SIGNAL DISTRIBUTION MODULE (PSDM) MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED PROPERLY WHICH COULD CAUSE A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE.
06V369000 · 170 units · GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC
- Jun 21, 2006Crash risk1999–2004 GEM Nev — Electrical System
ON CERTAIN 2 AND 4 PASSENGER, SHORT AND LONG BED LOW SPEED VEHICLES, THE 12 VOLT OUTPUT FROM THE AUXILIARY CARD CIRCUIT BOARD (A DC VOLTAGE TO DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER) MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF HEADLAMP, TAIL LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTIONS.
06V222000 · 27K units · GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC
- Nov 7, 2001Crash risk2000–2001 GEM E-825 — Steering
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-AND 4-PASSENGER UTILITY (SHORT AND LONG) VEHICLES. FAILURE OF THE BALL BEARING ASSEMBLIES CAN OCCUR. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT IS UNRESTRAINED AND IS FREE TO EXTRICATE ITSELF FROM THE BEARING HOUSING.
01V343000 · 5K units · GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC