Vehicle recall 13V003000 · January 4, 2013
GEM E2, E4 and 9 more models
The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
- Consequence
- If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.
- Notes
- Polaris' recall numbers are L-13-01 and L-13-02.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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V003000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 4, 2013
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- L-13-01, L-13-02
- Owner notification
- January 29, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,394
- 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.
- GEM E2 (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- GEM E2 XLD (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- GEM E2L (2010-2011): 2011, 2010
- GEM E2S (2010-2011, 2013): 2013, 2011, 2010
- GEM E4 (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- GEM E4S (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- GEM E6 (2010-2013): 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
- GEM E6S (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- GEM EL (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- GEM Elxd (2012-2013): 2013, 2012
- GEM ES (2012): 2012
Has your GEM been repaired?
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