NHTSA Campaign 18V485000
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Issued by Polaris Industries, Inc. · Reported Jul 19, 2018 · 1,946 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles. The lower main frame tube may crack which can result in failure of the secondary upper cab frame.
Consequence
If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEM | E2 | 2011 | 1,946 |
| GEM | E2 | 2012 | 1,946 |
| GEM | E2 | 2013 | 1,946 |
| GEM | E2 | 2014 | 1,946 |
| GEM | E2 | 2015 | 1,946 |
| GEM | E2 | 2016 | 1,946 |
| GEM | EL | 2011 | 1,946 |
| GEM | EL | 2012 | 1,946 |
| GEM | EL | 2013 | 1,946 |
| GEM | EL | 2014 | 1,946 |
| GEM | EL | 2015 | 1,946 |
| GEM | EL | 2016 | 1,946 |
| GEM | ELXD | 2011 | 1,946 |
| GEM | ELXD | 2012 | 1,946 |
| GEM | ELXD | 2013 | 1,946 |
| GEM | ELXD | 2014 | 1,946 |
| GEM | ELXD | 2015 | 1,946 |
| GEM | ELXD | 2016 | 1,946 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V485000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.