Tl* the contact owns a 2001 gem 825. The contact stated that the head lights, rear lamps and the turn signals failed. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 06v222000 (electrical system) but the recall did not correct the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 3, 8000.
The worst 2001 Gem E-825 problems
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Recalls 1
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 2-and 4-passenger utility (short and long) vehicles. Failure of the ball bearing assemblies can occur. When the failure occurs, the pinion shaft is unrestrained and is free to extricate itself from the bearing housing.
- Risk
- The driver of the vehicle could lose steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace all tab-over style roltom bearings. Owner notification began january 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact gem at 701‑232‑2500.
Recall number 01V343000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Pedestrian alert sounds
the federal safety agency received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, the federal safety agency opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matter described in the petition. On June 24, 2023 and as supplemented on June 25, 2023, the petitioner notified the federal safety agency he was withdrawing his petition. The petitioner indicated that, based on his review of data, there is no justification for asserting potential benefits that could be derived from actions sought by my petition. Based on the petitioner's withdrawal, DP22-005 is closed. Closure of this DP does not represent a determination by the federal safety agency regarding the subject matter of the petition.
DP22005
Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Gem E-825 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard...
- Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to...
- Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision...
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Is the 2001 Gem E-825 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Gem E-825, close to a typical E-825 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Gem E-825?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Gem E-825 have?
1 recall, covering steering.
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