NHTSA Campaign 17V279000

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. · Reported Apr 26, 2017 · 1,254 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles, equipped with steel wheels. The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.

Consequence

If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts, and inspect the wheels. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
GEM E2 2016 1,254
GEM E2 2017 1,254
GEM E4 2016 1,254
GEM E4 2017 1,254
GEM E6 2016 1,254
GEM E6 2017 1,254
GEM ELXD 2016 1,254
GEM ELXD 2017 1,254

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V279000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.