Gem E6s recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 7, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Gem Waev LLC recalls 2015 Gem — 8 models

Recall number

15V820000

Brand / firm

Gem

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,364 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.