2013 Gem Elxd Problems: 0 Complaints, 2 Recalls

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Structure: frame and membersReported July 19, 2018 · 1,946 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 18V485000 · 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

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Defect investigations

Pedestrian alert soundsOpened January 27, 2023, closed August 7, 2023

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.

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Technical service bulletins for the 2013 Gem Elxd 5

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Dec 6, 2018 Service bulletinGEM is releasing this Team Tip to inform dealers that the early model GREY Classic GEM seat assemblies...
Apr 18, 2018 Service bulletinGEM has observed instances where customers operating in cold weather are reporting vehicles slowing down...
Aug 16, 2016 Service bulletinA stop ride means the consumer must not operate their vehicle until the repair is complete.
Jan 27, 2014 Service bulletinPolaris: its recommended that all 8-VOLT gelled electrolyte batteries (8G8VGC) be replaced due to not...
Oct 30, 2013 Service bulletinPolaris: a small percentage of 8G8VGC8-VOLT gelled electrolyte batteries, fails to meet quality standards...

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2 recalls, covering structure and parking brake.

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