Recall 16V884000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Report Date
20161208
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Affected Vehicles
8 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2016 GEM E2
2016 GEM E4
2016 GEM ELXD
2016 GEM e6
2017 GEM E2
2017 GEM E4
2017 GEM ELXD
2017 GEM e6

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.