Parking brakeRecall 07V-516 · 2007 Gem NEV

GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC recall 07V-516 covers 191 2007 Gem NEV for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on November 5, 2007.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1911 model

ReportedNov 5, 2007Owners notified Nov 26, 2007

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 07V516000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN LOW-SPEED 2, 4, OR 6-PASSENGER SHORT, LONG AND LONG BED XD ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ON THE HAND PARK LEVER BRAKE ASSEMBLY (PARKING BRAKE) MAY FAIL. THIS FAILURE CAUSES A TOTAL LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE HOLD.

The risk

A FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF IT IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.

What to do

The fix

GEM WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GEM AT 1-866-764-0616.

CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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 NEV2007

Built from October 3, 2007 to October 24, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.