Electrical systemRecall 18V-484 · Gem vehicles
Polaris Industries, Inc. recall 18V-484 covers 2,110 Gem vehicles for a electrical system problem, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V484000 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 vehicles. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to become inoperative or go in the opposite direction than intended.
The risk
If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive mode system with one that has separate inputs for each position (forward, neutral and reverse), free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-884. Vehicles previously repaired under that campaign need the repairs covered by this campaign as well.
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
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.