Vehicle recall 10V080000 · March 4, 2010
GEM E2, E4 and 4 more models
The parking brake cable may have been improperly crimped.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Gem is recalling certain model year 2009 neighborhood electric vehicles. The parking brake cable may have been improperly crimped. This could cause the parking brake cable to separate from the actuator handle while applied.
- Consequence
- The vehicle could roll away on a hill creating a risk of crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on March 10, 2010. Owners may contact gem at 866-764-0616.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V080000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2010
- Filed by
- CHRYSLER GROUP GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS
- Owner notification
- March 10, 2010
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 142
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
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