NHTSA vehicle safety data
2009 GEM Elxd Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2009 GEM Elxd has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized GEM dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2009 GEM Elxd. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
NHTSA #25V380000Reported June 23, 2025 · GEM WAEV LLC
Potentially affected: 5,353 vehicles
Defect description
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Safety consequence
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA #15V239000Reported April 22, 2015 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 628 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
If the frame welds crack, the frame may fall and contact the pavement, stopping the vehicle suddenly and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
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