Known Recalls

Model year record

2000 GEM E-825

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 11 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V343000

Steering: rack and pinion

Component
Steering: rack and pinion
Manufacturer
GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC
Vehicles affected
5,300
Reported to NHTSA
2001-11-07
Owners notified
2002-01-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-AND 4-PASSENGER UTILITY (SHORT AND LONG) VEHICLES. FAILURE OF THE BALL BEARING ASSEMBLIES CAN OCCUR. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT IS UNRESTRAINED AND IS FREE TO EXTRICATE ITSELF FROM THE BEARING HOUSING.

Safety risk

THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL TAB-OVER STYLE ROLTOM BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GEM AT 701-232-2500.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Steering: rack and pinion4—
Suspension: front2—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Steering1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Tires1—

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.