NHTSA recall 01V343000
Steering › Rack and pinion
Gem E-825
Reported Nov 7, 20015,300 vehicles affectedGLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLCBuilt Jan 1, 2000 – Apr 30, 2001
The defect
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.
The risk
The driver of the vehicle could lose steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.