Recall 10V080000
PARKING BRAKE
Report Date
20100304
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
GEM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ACTUATOR HANDLE WHILE APPLIED.
Safety Consequence
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY ON A HILL CREATING A RISK OF CRASH OR INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GEM AT 866-764-0616.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | GEM | E2 |
| 2009 | GEM | E4 |
| 2009 | GEM | e6 |
| 2009 | GEM | eL |
| 2009 | GEM | eL XD |
| 2009 | GEM | eS |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.