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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·10V080000·Announced 2010-03-04

GEM Recalls 2009 Electric Vehicles Due to Parking Brake Cable Defect

GEM is recalling 2009 e4, eS, eL, e2, e6, and eL XD models because an improperly crimped parking brake cable may separate, allowing the vehicle to roll away.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake cable separation) that creates a risk of crash or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

GEM is recalling certain 2009 model year neighborhood electric vehicles, including the e4, eS, eL, e2, e6, and eL XD models. The recall addresses a defect where the parking brake cable may have been improperly crimped.

This defect could cause the parking brake cable to separate from the actuator handle while the brake is applied. If this occurs, the vehicle could roll away on a hill, creating a risk of crash or injury.

Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on March 10, 2010. Owners may contact GEM at 866-764-0616 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
GEM e4, eS, eL, e2
Brand
GEM
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER GROUP GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
142

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (6)

  • e4
  • eS
  • eL
  • e2
  • e6
  • eL XD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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