GEM E2 2017

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

3 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V484000 SAFETY RECALL
2.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive mode system with one that has separate inputs for each position (forward, neutral and reverse), free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-884. Vehicles previously repaired under that campaign need the repairs covered by this campaign as well.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local GEM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: GEM
Mfg Campaign: L-18-02
Notice Date: Nov 28, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 19, 2018
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 17V279000 SAFETY RECALL
1.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2017
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts, and inspect the wheels. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local GEM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: GEM
Mfg Campaign: L-17-01
Notice Date: Jun 8, 2017
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2017
Polaris Industries, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign: 16V884000 SAFETY RECALL
1.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2016
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local GEM dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: GEM
Mfg Campaign: L-16-01
Notice Date: Dec 28, 2016
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2016

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
Gem Waev Llc
Campaign: 10959793 Other
Mar 9, 2017
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE GEM E2 HAS 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 48 VOLTS FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND 12 VOLTS FOR HEADLIGHTS ETC. WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DOWN A HILL OF APPROXIMATELY 1 DEGREE OR MORE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ALL HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DOME LIGHTS WILL ALL SHUT DOWN. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE 12 VOLTS SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE OR UPHILL. THE GEM E2 HAS REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IF I USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Corrective Action:

THE GEM E2 HAS 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 48 VOLTS FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND 12 VOLTS FOR HEADLIGHTS ETC. WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DOWN A HILL OF APPROXIMATELY 1 DEGREE OR MORE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ALL HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DOME LIGHTS WILL ALL SHUT DOWN. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE 12 VOLTS SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE OR UPHILL. THE GEM E2 HAS REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IF I USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Additional Notes:

THE GEM E2 HAS 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 48 VOLTS FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND 12 VOLTS FOR HEADLIGHTS ETC. WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DOWN A HILL OF APPROXIMATELY 1 DEGREE OR MORE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ALL HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DOME LIGHTS WILL ALL SHUT DOWN. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE 12 VOLTS SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE OR UPHILL. THE GEM E2 HAS REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IF I USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Manufacturer: GEM
Mfg Campaign: 10959793
Notice Date: Mar 9, 2017
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2017
Gem Waev Llc
Campaign: 10959796 Other
Mar 9, 2017
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE GEM E2 HAS 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 48 VOLTS FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND 12 VOLTS FOR HEADLIGHTS ETC. WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DOWN A HILL OF APPROXIMATELY 1 DEGREE OR MORE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ALL HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DOME LIGHTS WILL ALL SHUT DOWN. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE 12 VOLTS SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE OR UPHILL. THE GEM E2 HAS REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IF I USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Corrective Action:

THE GEM E2 HAS 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 48 VOLTS FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND 12 VOLTS FOR HEADLIGHTS ETC. WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DOWN A HILL OF APPROXIMATELY 1 DEGREE OR MORE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ALL HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DOME LIGHTS WILL ALL SHUT DOWN. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE 12 VOLTS SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE OR UPHILL. THE GEM E2 HAS REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IF I USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Additional Notes:

THE GEM E2 HAS 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 48 VOLTS FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND 12 VOLTS FOR HEADLIGHTS ETC. WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DOWN A HILL OF APPROXIMATELY 1 DEGREE OR MORE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ALL HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DOME LIGHTS WILL ALL SHUT DOWN. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE 12 VOLTS SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE OR UPHILL. THE GEM E2 HAS REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IF I USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Manufacturer: GEM
Mfg Campaign: 10959796
Notice Date: Mar 9, 2017
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2017
Gem Waev Llc
Campaign: 10959798 Other
Mar 9, 2017
Defect Description:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

THE GEM E2 HAS 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 48 VOLTS FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND 12 VOLTS FOR HEADLIGHTS ETC. WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DOWN A HILL OF APPROXIMATELY 1 DEGREE OR MORE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ALL HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DOME LIGHTS WILL ALL SHUT DOWN. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE 12 VOLTS SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE OR UPHILL. THE GEM E2 HAS REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IF I USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Corrective Action:

THE GEM E2 HAS 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 48 VOLTS FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND 12 VOLTS FOR HEADLIGHTS ETC. WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DOWN A HILL OF APPROXIMATELY 1 DEGREE OR MORE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ALL HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DOME LIGHTS WILL ALL SHUT DOWN. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE 12 VOLTS SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE OR UPHILL. THE GEM E2 HAS REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IF I USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Additional Notes:

THE GEM E2 HAS 2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. 48 VOLTS FOR THE DRIVE SYSTEM, AND 12 VOLTS FOR HEADLIGHTS ETC. WHEN DRIVING ON A CITY STREET DOWN A HILL OF APPROXIMATELY 1 DEGREE OR MORE AND YOU APPLY THE BRAKES, ALL HEADLIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND DOME LIGHTS WILL ALL SHUT DOWN. AFTER RELEASING THE BRAKES, THE 12 VOLTS SYSTEM WILL RESET ITSELF. THIS HAS NOT HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON A FLAT SURFACE OR UPHILL. THE GEM E2 HAS REGENERATIVE BRAKING. IF I USE THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE TO STOP THE VEHICLE, WHILE DRIVING DOWNHILL, THIS DOES NOT HAPPEN.

Manufacturer: GEM
Mfg Campaign: 10959798
Notice Date: Mar 9, 2017
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2017
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