NHTSA Campaign 16V884000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. · Reported Dec 8, 2016 · 1,644 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GEM E2 2016 1,644
GEM E2 2017 1,644
GEM E4 2016 1,644
GEM E4 2017 1,644
GEM E6 2016 1,644
GEM E6 2017 1,644
GEM ELXD 2016 1,644
GEM ELXD 2017 1,644

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V884000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.