2001 GEM NEV

1 recalls, 3 complaints - 5 TSBs

06V222000 Jun 21, 2006
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN 2 AND 4 PASSENGER, SHORT AND LONG BED LOW SPEED VEHICLES, THE 12 VOLT OUTPUT FROM THE AUXILIARY CARD CIRCUIT BOARD (A DC VOLTAGE TO DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER) MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF HEADLAMP, TAIL LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTIONS.
Consequence
A LOSS OF HEADLAMPS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. IF THERE IS A LOSS OF TAIL LAMP OR TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTION, A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED OR THAT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT IS TURNING, A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIO... Read more
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY CARDS, INSTALL A SPLASH/SPRAY PROTECTION, AND ADJUST THE DASH SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLOBAL ELECTRIC AT 888-871-4367.
27,350 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Aug 30, 2010
Incident date: Aug 7, 2010
I OWN A GEM THAT IS UNDER A RECALL (LIGHTS BRAKE LITE,TURNSIGNAL AND HEAD LAMPS INOP) I WAS TOLD I AM RESPONSIBLE TO TAKE IT 100 MILES TO MY NEAREST DEALER. ISN'T THE MANUFACTURE RESPONSIBLE TO PICK IT UP. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC Aug 30, 2010
Incident date: Aug 7, 2010
I OWN A GEM THAT IS UNDER A RECALL (LIGHTS BRAKE LITE,TURNSIGNAL AND HEAD LAMPS INOP) I WAS TOLD I AM RESPONSIBLE TO TAKE IT 100 MILES TO MY NEAREST DEALER. ISN'T THE MANUFACTURE RESPONSIBLE TO PICK IT UP. IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS Mar 16, 2007
Incident date: Mar 16, 2007
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTOR CAR E825. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL 06V222000. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE RECALL TO BE REPAIRED, BUT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TOWING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS NOT ALL... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 GEM NEV

5 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
160000 STRUCTURE3
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR1
350000 EQUIPMENT1
3100319 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519 Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
97A2001 Jun 5, 2009
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
GEM: INSTALLATION OF THE RIV NUT AS A REPLACEMENT TO THE RUBBER WELL NUT FOR THE FRAMED CANVAS DOOR OPTION. IN THE EVENT OF PART FAILURE, THE RUBBER WELL NUT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. *PE

GEM NEV - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the GEM NEV across all model years (1999, 2007).

8 Total Recalls
18 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
6 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

GEM NEV - Year by Year

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2002 1 5 View
2001 (current) 1 3
2000 1 2 View
1999 1 1 View

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