Gem recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD vehicles. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to become inoperative or go in the opposite direction than intended.
What could happen
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive mode system with one that has separate inputs for each position (forward, neutral and reverse), free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-884. Vehicles previously repaired under that campaign need the repairs covered by this campaign as well.
Vehicles covered
- Gem E2 2016–2017
- Gem E4 2016–2017
- Gem E6 2016–2017
- Gem Elxd 2016–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V484000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Nov 28, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,110
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 29, 2015 to Mar 9, 2017
- Part
- Electrical system
- Maker's own recall number
- L-18-02
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: 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.