Polaris Industries – Vehicle may Go in Opposite Direction than Intended

Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD vehicles. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to become inoperative or go in the opposite direction than intended.

Report Received Date 07/19/2018
NHTSA ID 18V484000
Consequence Summary If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive mode system with one that has separate inputs for each position (forward, neutral and reverse), free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-884. Vehicles previously repaired under that campaign need the repairs covered by this campaign as well.
Recall Code L-18-02
Potentially Affected 2110
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V484000)

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