The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·17V279000·Announced 2017-04-26

Polaris Recalls 2016-2017 GEM Electric Vehicles for Loose Lug Nuts

Polaris is recalling 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles because front wheel lug nuts may loosen, potentially causing a wheel to detach.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel detachment) that can increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles equipped with steel wheels. The recall addresses a defect where the lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, which could potentially result in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.

If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 8, 2017. GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts and inspect the wheels.

Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
GEM E2, E6, E4, ELXD
Brand
GEM
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Electric Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,254

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 (4)

  • E2
  • E6
  • E4
  • ELXD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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