Parking brakeRecall 13V-003 · Gem vehicles
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 13V-003 covers 4,394 Gem vehicles for a parking brake problem, reported to NHTSA on January 4, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Polaris' recall numbers are L-13-01 and L-13-02.Owners 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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 14, 2010 to November 23, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.