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2015 Gem Elxd recalls (2)

2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2015 Gem Elxd. Every recall repair is free at any Gem dealer.

2recalls
0owner complaints
3+service bulletins
0do-not-drive / park-outside

Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2015 Gem Elxd. Check your Elxd by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.

Every 2015 Gem Elxd recall

Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.

  • Structure · NHTSA 18V485000

    Jul 19, 2018Structure:Frame and Members
    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.
    Full recall details for 18V485000 →
  • Seat Belts · NHTSA 15V820000

    Jul 12, 2015Seat Belts
    Problem
    Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 GEM EL, ES, E4, E4S, ELXD, E6, E6S, and E2 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2014, to August 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
    Risk
    If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Fix
    GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2015. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-15-02.
    Full recall details for 15V820000 →

2015 Gem Elxd complaints and service bulletins

Gem has issued at least 3 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

  • Equipment (2)
  • Electrical System (1)

Check your Elxd by VIN

Not every 2015 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.

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