Steering: rack and pinionRecall 01V-343 · 2000–2001 Gem E-825

GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC recall 01V-343 covers 5,300 2000–2001 Gem E-825 for a steering: rack and pinion problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5,3001 model

ReportedNov 7, 2001Owners notified Jan 2, 2002

Complaints since6Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V343000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Gem E-8252000, 2001

Built from January 1, 2000 to April 30, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.