Model year record

2009 GEM Elxd

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V380000

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
GEM WAEV LLC
Vehicles affected
5,353
Reported to NHTSA
2025-06-23
Owners notified
2025-07-07

Defect description

GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result 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 inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V239000

Structure: frame and members

Component
Structure: frame and members
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries, Inc.
Vehicles affected
628
Reported to NHTSA
2015-04-22
Owners notified
2015-05-28

Defect description

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 GEM eLXD L09GVHA4X and L10GVHA4X hybrid electric vehicles manufactured November 25, 2008, to December 30, 2010. The affected vehicles have frame welds between the cab and cargo bed that may crack.

Safety risk

If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' recall number is L-15-01.

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.