2015 Gem E4 Recalls - Vehicle Recall Information

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And now, for something completely different, . . .

Well, not completely different -- it IS another car. But it's much newer than the ones in the two preceding photos, also much smaller, and electric-powered. This GEM e4 electric car, with seating for four (but no apparent room for anything more), is a National Park Service vehicle seen at the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego. (GEM stands for Global Electric Motorcars.) Lest you think NPS has gone really green, I note that the NPS vehicle just beyond this was a large SUV (I didn't note whether it was a Chevrolet Suburban or GMC Yukon). [Regarding the title, I guess I'm recalling when Monty Python was part of Saturday night TV.]

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DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS

Posted on: 2015-12-07
Description
Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 gem el, es, e4, e4s, elxd, e6, e6s, and e2 vehicles manufactured december 15, 2014, to august 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 209, seat belt assemblies.

Consequence
If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Gem will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on december 31, 2015. Owners may contact gem consumer service department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is l-15-02.

Notes
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.

Recalls for 2015 Gem E4

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS