Gem recall: Structure
What is wrong
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 GEM eLXD L09GVHA4X and L10GVHA4X hybrid electric vehicles manufactured November 25, 2008, to December 30, 2010. The affected vehicles have frame welds between the cab and cargo bed that may crack.
What could happen
If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' recall number is L-15-01.
Vehicles covered
- Gem Elxd 2009–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V239000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 22, 2015
- Owners notified
- May 28, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 628
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Nov 25, 2008 to Dec 30, 2010
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- L-15-01
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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: Structure Jul 19, 2018
- Gem recall: Electrical system Jul 19, 2018
- Gem recall: Wheels Apr 26, 2017
- Gem recall: Electrical system Dec 8, 2016
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.