2015 GEM E2 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

15V820000 on 12/06/2015

Component:

Seat belts

Manufactured:

12/14/2014 - 08/24/2015

Affected:

1,364

Defect:

Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 gem el, es, e4, e4s, elxd, e6, e6s, and e2 vehicles manufactured december 15, 2014, to august 25, 2015. the seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, "seat belt assemblies."

Consequence:

If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Correction:

Gem will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on december 31, 2015. owners may contact gem consumer service department at 1-855-743-3436. polaris' number for this recall is l-15-02.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Campaign:

18V485000 on 07/25/2018

Component:

Structure:frame and members

Manufactured:

01/02/2011 - 03/29/2016

Affected:

1,946

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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

Correction:

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. interim letters were mailed to owners on september 19, 2018. a second notification will be sent once the repair is available. owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. polaris' number for this recall is l-18-03.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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