GEM E2, E4, E4S and others: Seat belts

Date

Dec. 7, 2015

Filed by

Polaris Industries, Inc.

Vehicles

GEM E2 (2015); GEM E4 (2015); GEM E4S (2015); GEM E6 (2015); GEM E6S (2015); GEM EL (2015); GEM ES (2015); GEM Elxd (2015)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

Gem Waev LLC

Component

Seat Belts

Description of the defect

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."

Potentially affected

1364

What can happen

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.

Recall 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.

Owner notification date

Dec. 31, 2015

Manufacturer campaign number

L-15-02

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

209

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

15V820000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.