GEM E2, EL, Elxd (2011-2016): Structure
Recall 18V485000 · Jul 19, 2018 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
1,946
vehicles affected
1,946
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V485000
- Date
- Jul 19, 2018
- Maker
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,946
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Frame and members
- Model years
- 2011-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles. The lower main frame tube may crack which can result in failure of the secondary upper cab frame.
What can happen
If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 18 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V485000?
3 models: GEM E2 (2011-2016), GEM El (2011-2016), GEM Elxd (2011-2016), about 1,946 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V485000?
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03.
What can happen?
If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.