CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 GEM eLXD L09GVHA4X and L10GVHA4X hybrid electric vehicles manufactured November 25, 2008, to December 30, 2010. The affected vehicles have frame welds between the cab and cargo bed that may crack.
- Risk
- If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2015. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris' recall number is L-15-01.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2009-2010 GEM eLXD vehicles have frame welds between the cab and the cargo bed that may crack. If a weld cracks, the frame could drop until it contacts the pavement, which could stop the vehicle suddenly and raise the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected 2009 or 2010 GEM eLXD, contact Polaris customer service at 1-888-704-5290. Polaris will notify owners, and authorized dealers will perform the repair free of charge. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| GEM EL XD | 20092010 |
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