The problem
On certain low-speed 2, 4, or 6-passenger short, long and long bed xd electric vehicles, an insufficient weld on the hand park lever brake assembly (parking brake) may fail. This failure causes a total loss of parking brake hold.
The risk
A failure of the parking brake will allow the vehicle to roll away if it is parked on an incline, creating the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
Gem will replace the parking brake assembly on all affected vehicles. The recall began on november 26, 2007. Owners may contact gem at 1-866-764-0616.
Contacts
Customers 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 http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Gem dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V516000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.