2001 GEM E-825 Recall

Campaign:

01V343000 on 11/29/2001

Component:

Steering:rack and pinion

Manufactured:

12/31/1999 - 04/29/2001

Affected:

5,300

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

The driver of the vehicle could lose steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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