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Campaign 13V003 Posted January 4, 2013 4,394 units

2010-2013 Gem E2/E4/E6 Recall 13V003: Parking Brake

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V003 covers 4,394 2010-2013 Gem electric vehicles with parking brake parts that wear early. Repair is free at any franchised Gem dealer.

Gem recall 13V003 covers 4,394 2010-2013 E2, E4, E6, and related Global Electric Motorcars because parking brake components can wear prematurely and stop the brake from engaging. If the brake fails after the driver exits, the vehicle can roll away and increase crash risk; the Gem dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The parking brake on 2010-2013 Gem E2, E2 Xld, E6S, E4S, E2S, Es, El, E6, E4, E2L, and Elxd vehicles is the brake you set after stopping so the vehicle stays put. It uses mechanical parts to lock the brake in place after the driver applies the control. That holding force matters when the vehicle is parked or stopped on a slope.

On affected Gem vehicles, the mechanical parts inside the parking brake wear out earlier than designed. As that wear builds, the brake no longer engages fully. A parking brake that does not engage cannot reliably hold the vehicle after the driver sets it, which is the defect covered by this recall.

There is no warning sign before failure. The first clue can be the parking brake not catching, not holding as firmly as expected, or feeling different when you set it.

Who's affected?

Spans multiple Gem models across the 2010-2013 model years, all tied to the parking brake.

2011 Gem E2 Parking brake
2010 Gem E2 Xld Parking brake
2012 Gem E6S Parking brake
2012 Gem E4S Parking brake
2013 Gem E4S Parking brake
Units affected4,394

A matching year and model does not confirm inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.

What's the safety risk?

If the parking brake does not hold, the vehicle can roll after the driver exits and increase the risk of a crash. Set the brake firmly, confirm the vehicle stays in place before walking away, and contact a dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Gem dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2010-2013 Gem E2, E2 Xld, E6S, E4S, E2S, Es, El, E6, E4, E2L, or Elxd vehicle is included in this recall.
  2. Contact a franchised Gem dealer to ask whether the free parking-brake-lever repair is open for your vehicle.
  3. Schedule the parking-brake-lever assembly replacement that fixes the premature wear that stops the parking brake from engaging.
  4. Bring the recall notice if Polaris has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 13V003 when you call.
  5. Park on level ground and use extra caution until the repair is complete because the vehicle can roll away if the parking brake fails to engage.

What happens at the repair

The repair described for this recall is a replacement of the parking brake lever assembly. At the dealer, a Gem technician removes the worn lever assembly and installs the replacement part so the parking brake can engage as intended. The dealer repair is free once available for your VIN. The recall notice began on January 29, 2013, so the service desk should confirm campaign 13V003 by VIN before scheduling the work. No repair time is listed.

Timeline

January 4, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
January 29, 2013 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V003?

Recall 13V003 covers 4,394 2010-2013 Gem Global Electric Motorcars with parking-brake lever components that can wear early and stop the brake from engaging. If the brake does not hold after parking, the vehicle can roll away after the driver exits, increasing crash risk.

What should I do if my 2010-2013 Gem Global Electric Motorcar is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 13V003. If it is, contact a franchised Gem dealer to schedule the parking-brake lever assembly replacement. Reference recall number 13V003 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Gem dealers replace the parking-brake lever assembly free of charge under recall 13V003. Polaris customer service can also be reached at 1-888-704-5290 for recall support.

Is it safe to park my Gem before the repair is done?

Use extra care when parking until the repair is complete. Recall 13V003 says worn parking-brake components can keep the brake from engaging, which can let the vehicle roll away after you exit. Park on level ground when available and schedule the free dealer repair.

What if I bought my Gem used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. If you did not receive the original owner notice, check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Gem is included, then call a franchised Gem dealer with recall number 13V003.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V003000
Gem customer service1-888-704-5290
NHTSA recall #13V003
NHTSA recall # (full)13V003000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →