NHTSA recall 16V884000
Electrical system
Gem E2 and 3 more
Reported Dec 8, 20161,644 vehicles affectedPolaris Industries, Inc.Maker’s number L-16-01Built May 29, 2015 – Nov 18, 2016
The defect
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.
The risk
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The 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.