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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V485000

2012 Gem El | 2015 Gem E2 | 2014 Gem E2 | 2014 Gem Elxd | 2014 Gem El | 2012 Gem E2 | 2011 Gem E2 | 2016 Gem E2 | 2016 Gem El | 2012 Gem Elxd | 2013 Gem Elxd | 2015 Gem Elxd | 2011 Gem Elxd | 2016 Gem Elxd | 2011 Gem El | 2013 Gem El | 2015 Gem El | 2013 Gem E2 — Structure: frame and members

Published July 26, 2018 · Recall initiated: July 19, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V485000, published July 26, 2018 and initiated July 19, 2018. Recalling firm: GEM WAEV LLC; 2012 Gem El | 2015 Gem E2 | 2014 Gem E2 | 2014 Gem Elxd | 2014 Gem El | 2012 Gem E2 | 2011 Gem E2 | 2016 Gem E2 | 2016 Gem El | 2012 Gem Elxd | 2013 Gem Elxd | 2015 Gem Elxd | 2011 Gem Elxd | 2016 Gem Elxd | 2011 Gem El | 2013 Gem El | 2015 Gem El | 2013 Gem E2 — Structure: frame and members.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03.

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Recall details

Brand
GEM
Model
EL
Manufacturer
GEM WAEV LLC
Lot
2012 GEM EL | 2015 GEM E2 | 2014 GEM E2 | 2014 GEM ELXD | 2014 GEM EL | 2012 GEM E2 | 2011 GEM E2 | 2016 GEM E2 | 2016 GEM EL | 2012 GEM ELXD | 2013 GEM ELXD | 2015 GEM ELXD | 2011 GEM ELXD | 2016 GEM ELXD | 2011 GEM EL | 2013 GEM EL | 2015 GEM EL | 2013 GEM E2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Gem El | 2015 Gem E2 | 2014 Gem E2 | 2014 Gem Elxd | 2014 Gem El | 2012 Gem E2 | 2011 Gem E2 | 2016 Gem E2 | 2016 Gem El | 2012 Gem Elxd | 2013 Gem Elxd | 2015 Gem Elxd | 2011 Gem Elxd | 2016 Gem Elxd | 2011 Gem El | 2013 Gem El | 2015 Gem El | 2013 Gem E2 — Structure: frame and members recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V485000 on July 26, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GEM. Model: EL.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)