Component Description
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150529
End Date Of Manufacturing
20161118
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
1644
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20161228
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Polaris Inc.
Report Received Date
20161208
Record Creation Date
20161208
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
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.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.