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2016 GEM E2 recalls

NHTSA campaigns received 2010 to 2026-09-30 that list the 2016 model year.

The 2016 GEM E2 is covered by 4 recall campaigns. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.

CampaignReceivedComponent
18V4850002018-07-19Structure › Frame And Members
18V4840002018-07-19Electrical System
17V2790002017-04-26Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs
16V8840002016-12-08Electrical System

Each recall: problem, risk and fix

Structure › Frame And Members (18V485000, 2018-07-19)

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.

Free 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.

Polaris Industries, Inc. · 1,946 vehicles · NHTSA record

Electrical System (18V484000, 2018-07-19)

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.

Free 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.

Polaris Industries, Inc. · 2,110 vehicles · NHTSA record

Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs (17V279000, 2017-04-26)

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.

Free 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.

Polaris Industries, Inc. · 1,254 vehicles · NHTSA record

Electrical System (16V884000, 2016-12-08)

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.

Free 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.

Polaris Industries, Inc. · 1,644 vehicles · NHTSA record

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.

Other model years: 2017 · All GEM E2 recalls