Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 24V971000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

GEM WAEV LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2024-12-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 24V971000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
GEM WAEV LLC
Vehicles affected
243
Reported to NHTSA
2024-12-26
Owners notified
2025-01-31

Defect description

GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.

Safety risk

Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will tighten the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 25V-380.

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 nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
GEM E22025 2024
GEM E42025 2024
GEM E62025 2024
GEM Elxd2025 2024

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.