Recall 16V884000: 2016–2017 GEM E2 and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 8, 2016

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries, Inc.

Potentially affected

1,644vehicles

Model years

2016–2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to November 18, 2016. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to go in the opposite direction than intended.

Possible consequence

If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-16-01.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 GEM E21 complaints
• 2017 GEM E23 complaints
• 2016 GEM E41 complaints
• 2017 GEM E40 complaints