Gem recall: Structure
What is 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.
What could happen
If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The fix
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 covered
- Gem E2 2011–2016
- Gem El 2011–2016
- Gem Elxd 2011–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V485000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 18, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,946
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 3, 2011 to Mar 30, 2016
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- L-18-03
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: Seat belts Dec 7, 2015
- Gem recall: Parking brake Jan 4, 2013
- Gem recall: Parking brake Mar 4, 2010
- Gem recall: Suspension Jun 23, 2025
- Gem recall: Wheels Dec 26, 2024
- Gem recall: Electrical system Jul 19, 2018
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.