Vehicle safety recalls · NHTSA
2012 Gem Elxd recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2012 Gem Elxd. Every recall repair is free at any Gem dealer.
2recalls
0owner complaints
5+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2012 Gem Elxd. Check your Elxd by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2012 Gem Elxd recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Structure · NHTSA 18V485000
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
- Fix
- 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.
Parking Brake · NHTSA 13V003000
- Problem
- Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
- Risk
- If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Fix
- Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.
2012 Gem Elxd complaints and service bulletins
Gem has issued at least 5 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Service bulletins by component
- Electrical System (3)
- Equipment (1)
- Seats (1)
- Structure (1)
Check your Elxd by VIN
Not every 2012 Gem Elxd is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Gem dealer.