Polaris GEM E2 (2016) recall: Upper cab frame failure risk
Polaris is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2 electric vehicles due to potential upper cab frame failure that could increase injury risk during crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
What happened, in plain English
Polaris is recalling 2011-2016 GEM E2 electric vehicles because the lower frame tube may crack, causing the upper cab frame to fail. This could increase injury risk during a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226982-polaris-gem-e2-2016-recall-upper-cab-frame-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226982-polaris-gem-e2-2016-recall-upper-cab-frame-failure-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V485000
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“Polaris GEM E2 (2016) recall: Upper cab frame failure risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226982-polaris-gem-e2-2016-recall-upper-cab-frame-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V485000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V485000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the lower main frame tube cracks, it can cause the secondary upper cab frame to fail. This failure may increase the risk of injury or crash during normal use.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles are affected. Riders and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, or EL electric vehicles. The recall began December 18, 2018, and Polaris will notify owners.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Polaris Customer Service
Call 1-855-743-3436 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free frame brace installation.
Get Frame Brace Installation
Dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes at no cost once you contact Polaris.
What NHTSA says 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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 5 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V485000 (July 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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