Known Recalls

Model year record

2011 GEM EL

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 18V485000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,946
Reported to NHTSA
2018-07-19
Owners notified
2018-12-18

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Owner complaints

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

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.