NHTSA recall 25V380000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint
Gem E2 and 3 more
Reported Jun 23, 20255,353 vehicles affectedGEM WAEV LLC
The defect
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
The risk
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
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