Gem recall: Parking brake
What is wrong
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
What could happen
If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.
Vehicles covered
- Gem E2 2010–2013
- Gem E2 Xld 2010–2011
- Gem E2L 2010–2011
- Gem E2S 2010–2011, 2013
- Gem E4 2010–2013
- Gem E4S 2012–2013
- Gem E6 2010–2013
- Gem E6S 2012–2013
- Gem El 2012–2013
- Gem Elxd 2012–2013
- Gem Es 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V003000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 4, 2013
- Owners notified
- Jan 29, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,394
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 14, 2010 to Nov 23, 2012
- Part
- Parking brake
- Maker's own recall number
- L-13-01, L-13-02
Notes
Polaris' recall numbers are L-13-01 and L-13-02.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Gem recall: Suspension Jun 23, 2025
- Gem recall: Wheels Dec 26, 2024
- Gem recall: Electrical system Jul 19, 2018
- Gem recall: Wheels Apr 26, 2017
- Gem recall: Electrical system Dec 8, 2016
- Gem recall: Seat belts Dec 7, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.