Polaris Industries – Vehicle may Go in Opposite Direction than Intended

Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to November 18, 2016. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to go in the opposite direction than intended.

Report Received Date 12/08/2016
NHTSA ID 16V884000
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 switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-16-01.
Recall Code L-16-01
Potentially Affected 1644
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V884000)

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