2012 GEM E6 Recall

Campaign:: 13V003000 on 01/03/2013
Component:: Parking brake
Manufactured:: 01/13/2010 - 11/22/2012
Affected:: 4,394
Defect:: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 global electric motorcars manufactured from january 14, 2010, through november 23, 2012. the parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
Consequence:: If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. the safety recall began on january 29, 2013. owners may contact polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.
Notes:: Polaris' recall numbers are l-13-01 and l-13-02.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2012 GEM E6 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:: TSB-L-13-03
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Polaris: see document search button for owner letter. a small percentage of 8g8vgc8-volt gelled electrolyte batteries, fails to meet quality standards for gem vehicles, and needs to be replaced. model 2012-2013 exld deka 8g8vgc.
Bulletin:: TSB-L-13-03
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Polaris: its recommended that all 8-volt gelled electrolyte batteries (8g8vgc) be replaced due to not meeting standards quality and can cause a short circuit, decreasing performance of battery or ignite gas produced in battery while chargi