Recall
Gem E6 — 16V884000
NHTSA ID
16V884000
Make
Gem
Model
E6
Years Affected
2017
Recall Date
2016-12-08
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Units Affected
1,644
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
L-16-01
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
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.