Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 17V-279 · Gem vehicles
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 17V-279 covers 1,254 Gem vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on April 26, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q3) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V279000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles, equipped with steel wheels. The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.
The risk
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts, and inspect the wheels. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 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.
How fast cars are being fixed
64%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.