2016-2017 Gem E2, Gem E4 and others recall: electrical system
Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 8, 2016. It covers about 1,644 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,644
- reported
- Dec 8, 2016
- owners notified
- Dec 28, 2016
- related complaints
- 4
Electrical system
- 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
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 16V884000
Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Gem E2, Gem E4 and others electrical system?
Yes. Recall 16V884000, reported on December 8, 2016, covers about 1,644 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V884000?
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.
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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