Report Date
Jun 23, 2025
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Affected Vehicles
16
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | GEM | ELXD |
| 2022 | GEM | E2 |
| 2022 | GEM | E4 |
| 2022 | GEM | e6 |
| 2023 | GEM | E2 |
| 2023 | GEM | E4 |
| 2023 | GEM | ELXD |
| 2023 | GEM | e6 |
| 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.