2000-2001 Gem E-825 recall: rack and pinion
Global Electric Motorcars, LLC reported this safety recall on November 7, 2001. It covers about 5,300 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 5,300
- reported
- Nov 7, 2001
- owners notified
- Jan 2, 2002
- related complaints
- 6
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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 6 complaints about steering problems.
Questions about recall 01V343000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Gem E-825 rack and pinion?
Yes. Recall 01V343000, reported on November 7, 2001, covers about 5,300 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V343000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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