CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 GEM EL, ES, E4, E4S, ELXD, E6, E6S, and E2 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2014, to August 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
- Risk
- If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2015. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-15-02.
- 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
Some 2015 GEM low-speed vehicles built between December 15, 2014 and August 25, 2015 may have seat belts whose retractor mechanisms can fail. When this happens, the belt can stay stuck in one position, so it may not retract or extend properly. The vehicles then fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 for seat belt assemblies.
If a seat belt does not retract or extend, the occupant may not be properly secured during a crash, which raises the risk of injury. Check whether your vehicle is included, and test your belt by pulling it out and letting it retract fully. If it sticks or does not move freely, stop driving the vehicle until it is repaired.
The seat belt assemblies will be replaced free of charge at an authorized GEM dealer. GEM will notify owners directly, but you can also call the GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436 (Polaris recall number L-15-02) and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| GEM E2 | 2015 |
|---|---|
| GEM E4 | 2015 |
| GEM E4S | 2015 |
| GEM E6 | 2015 |
| GEM E6S | 2015 |
| GEM EL | 2015 |
| GEM EL XD | 2015 |
| GEM ES | 2015 |