GEM E2 recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the GEM E2; the most recent was received 2025-06-23 (Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs).
Recalls by model year
| Model year | Campaigns | Do Not Drive / Park Outside |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 |
All GEM E2 campaigns
| Campaign | Received | Component | Problem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25V380000 | 2025-06-23 | Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separat… |
| 24V971000 | 2024-12-26 | Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from th… |
| 18V484000 | 2018-07-19 | Electrical System | 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 dir… |
| 18V485000 | 2018-07-19 | Structure › Frame And Members | 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. |
| 17V279000 | 2017-04-26 | Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 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 whee… |
| 16V884000 | 2016-12-08 | Electrical System | 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 th… |
| 15V820000 | 2015-12-07 | Seat Belts | 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… |
| 13V003000 | 2013-01-04 | Parking Brake | 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 preven… |
| 10V080000 | 2010-03-04 | Parking Brake | Gem is recalling certain model year 2009 neighborhood electric vehicles. The parking brake cable may have been improperly crimped. This could cause the parking brake cable to separate from the actuator handle while appli… |
A recall covers a make, model and year range; whether one specific vehicle is affected or already repaired is confirmed by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or by a dealer. Recall repairs are free. Source: NHTSA recall flat file (public domain), campaigns received since January 2010.
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