2000–2001 GEM E-825 Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-AND 4-PASSENGER UTILITY (SHORT AND LONG) VEHICLES
NHTSA campaign 01V343000 · Steering · filed Nov 7, 2001 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL TAB-OVER STYLE ROLTOM BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GEM AT 701-232-2500.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 01V343000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.