2007 GEM Nev Recall: ON CERTAIN LOW-SPEED 2, 4, OR 6-PASSENGER SHORT, LONG AND LONG BED XD…
NHTSA campaign 07V516000 · Parking Brake · filed Nov 5, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V516000. Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.