Report Date
Dec 26, 2024
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Affected Vehicles
8
Defect Description
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Safety Consequence
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 25V-380.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | GEM | E2 |
| 2024 | GEM | E4 |
| 2024 | GEM | ELXD |
| 2024 | GEM | e6 |
| 2025 | GEM | E2 |
| 2025 | GEM | E4 |
| 2025 | GEM | ELXD |
| 2025 | GEM | e6 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.