Vehicle recall 17V279000 · April 26, 2017
GEM E2, E4 and 2 more models
The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles, equipped with steel wheels. The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.
- Consequence
- If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts, and inspect the wheels. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V279000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 26, 2017
- Filed by
- Polaris Industries, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- L-17-01
- Owner notification
- June 8, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,254
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered
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