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2013 Gem El — federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2013 Gem El

These are federal recalls reported for the 2013 Gem El. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

18V-485 Open recall Jul 19, 2018

Polaris Industries, Inc.

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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.

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

Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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13V-003 Open recall Jan 4, 2013

Polaris Industries, Inc.

PARKING BRAKE

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.

Risk: 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.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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