Control arm: lower ball jointRecall 25V-380 · Gem vehicles
GEM WAEV LLC recall 25V-380 covers 5,353 Gem vehicles for a control arm: lower ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q2) shows 11% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V380000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
The risk
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
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
11%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 95 vehicles were listed as unreachable.