Gem E4 recalls

There are 8 safety recalls on record for the Gem E4, covering 16,504 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Gem E4 recalls by model year

2025 2 2024 2 2023 1 2022 1 2017 3 2016 3 2015 1 2013 1 2012 1 2011 1 2010 1 2009 1

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Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball jointReported June 23, 2025 · 5,353 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 separation from the wheel.
Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1‑800‑688‑8680. This recall replaces the federal safety agency recall 24V971.

Recall number 25V380000 · Recall details

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsReported December 26, 2024 · 243 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 the wheel.
Risk: Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1‑800‑688‑8680. This recall is superseded by the federal safety agency recall 25V‑380.

Recall number 24V971000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported July 19, 2018 · 2,110 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 18V484000 · Recall details

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsReported April 26, 2017 · 1,254 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 17V279000 · Recall details

Electrical systemReported December 8, 2016 · 1,644 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 16V884000 · Recall details

Seat beltsReported December 7, 2015 · 1,364 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk: If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2015. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1‑855‑743‑3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-15-02.

Recall number 15V820000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported January 4, 2013 · 4,394 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 prevent the brake from engaging.
Risk: If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1‑888‑704‑5290.

Recall number 13V003000 · Recall details

Parking brakeReported March 4, 2010 · 142 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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 applied.
Risk: The vehicle could roll away on a hill creating a risk of crash or injury.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 10V080000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the Gem E4 have?

8, covering suspension, wheels and electrical system.

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