Gem recall: Wheels
What is 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.
What could happen
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Gem E2 2016–2017
- Gem E4 2016–2017
- Gem E6 2016–2017
- Gem Elxd 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V279000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 26, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jun 8, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,254
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 29, 2015 to Mar 29, 2017
- Part
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- Maker's own recall number
- L-17-01
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: Electrical system Jul 19, 2018
- Gem recall: Electrical system Dec 8, 2016
- Gem recall: Seat belts Dec 7, 2015
- Gem recall: Parking brake Jan 4, 2013
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.