Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD vehicles. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to become inoperative or go in the opposite direction than intended.
Electrical system
Gem E2 Electrical problems by year
3 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Gem E2's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Electrical recalls
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles manufactured May 29, 2015, to November 18, 2016. The drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to go in the opposite...
Latest E2 electrical complaints
The gem e2 has 2 electrical systems. 48 Volts for the drive system, and 12 volts for headlights etc. When driving on a city street down a hill of approximately 1 degree or more and you apply the brakes, all headlights, taillights, and the speedometer and dome lights will all shut down. After releasing the brakes, the 12 volts system will reset itself. This has not happened while driving on a flat surface or uphill. The gem e2 has regenerative braking. If I use the emergency/parking brake to stop the vehicle, while driving downhill, this does not happen.
The gem e2 has 2 electrical systems. 48 Volts for the drive system, and 12 volts for headlights etc. When driving on a city street down a hill of approximately 1 degree or more and you apply the brakes, all headlights, taillights, and the speedometer and dome lights will all shut down. After releasing the brakes, the 12 volts system will reset itself. This has not happened while driving on a flat surface or uphill. The gem e2 has regenerative braking. If I use the emergency/parking brake to stop the vehicle, while driving downhill, this does not happen.
The gem e2 has 2 electrical systems. 48 Volts for the drive system, and 12 volts for headlights etc. When driving on a city street down a hill of approximately 1 degree or more and you apply the brakes, all headlights, taillights, and the speedometer and dome lights will all shut down. After releasing the brakes, the 12 volts system will reset itself. This has not happened while driving on a flat surface or uphill. The gem e2 has regenerative braking. If I use the emergency/parking brake to stop the vehicle, while driving downhill, this does not happen.
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