2016 Gem Elxd recalls (4)

Every 2016 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 →

• Electrical System · NHTSA 18V484000

  Jul 19, 2018Electrical System

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

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• Wheels · NHTSA 17V279000

  Apr 26, 2017Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 17V279000 →

• Electrical System · NHTSA 16V884000

  Aug 12, 2016Electrical System

  Problem

  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.

  Risk

  If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

  Fix

  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.

  Full recall details for 16V884000 →

2016 Gem Elxd complaints and service bulletins

Gem has issued at least 24 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 (15)
• Equipment (9)
• Equipment Adaptive/Mobility (2)
• Structure (2)
• Engine and Engine Cooling (1)
• Exterior Lighting (1)

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Other Gem Elxd model years

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• 2015 (2)
• 2014 (1)
• 2013 (2)
• 2012 (2)
• 2011 (1)

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