NHTSA vehicle safety data
2013 GEM Elxd Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2013 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 2013 GEM Elxd. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
NHTSA #18V485000Reported July 19, 2018 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 1,946 vehicles
Defect description
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2011-2016 GEM E2, E2L, ELXD, and EL electric vehicles. The lower main frame tube may crack which can result in failure of the secondary upper cab frame.
Safety consequence
If the upper cab frame fails, it can increase the risk of injury or crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional frame brace to the lower frame tubes, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-18-03.
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.
PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA #13V003000Reported January 4, 2013 · Polaris Industries, Inc.
Potentially affected: 4,394 vehicles
Defect description
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.
Safety consequence
If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall began on January 29, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.
Notes
Polaris' recall numbers are L-13-01 and L-13-02.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other GEM Elxd model years
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