- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2010 Gem E4 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Gem E4 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in January 2013 for the parking brake. For comparison, the 2011 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical E4 year, for its age
#373 most complained-about 2010 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2010 Gem E4 problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2010 Gem E4 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 2010 Gem E4
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 e4 chrysler global electric motor vehicle. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph attempting to engage the brake pedal when the drivers foot accidentally engaged the accelerator pedal causing the vehicle to increase speed and crash into a wall. The contact stated that the manufacturer installed the accelerator and brake pedals with too much space in between them which caused the failure to occur. The driver sustained a minor injury. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was driven to a collision center to have the body damage repaired at the owners expense for $1,220.50. The failure mileage was 10. Updated 8/9/10 *cn updated 08/11/10*jb
Gem E4: every year compared
All E4 yearsQuestions about the 2010 Gem E4
Does the 2010 Gem E4 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2010 Gem E4: parking brake (January 2013). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Gem E4?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2010 Gem E4 had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 21, 2010 and the latest on May 21, 2010. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2010 Gem E4 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 26 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Gem E4 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Gem E4 years have the most complaints?
2002 (2), 2010 (1), 2015 (1). See every Gem E4 year compared.
What should I do if my 2010 Gem E4 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data