RECALLS — GEM E4
GEM E4 recalls
GEM E4 model years 2010–2025 covered by at least one recall campaign. Pick a year to see the Canadian and U.S. campaigns side by side.
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U.S. NHTSA campaigns are listed on each year page, where they are queried live by model year. The Canadian list below covers every year together.
Transport Canada recalls
06- Steering#2025339
5,321 units affected
Issue: On certain vehicles, the fasteners that connect the ball joints to the front control arms may be missing or may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the ball joints could separate from the control arms. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: GEM will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, as necessary, tighten the fasteners or replace the ball joints.
- Powertrain#2018394
20 units affected
On certain vehicles, an electrical fault in the drive mode switch could result in an incorrect drive direction selection. This could cause the vehicle to be immobile or to move in reverse when forward is selected, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install an improved drive mode switch system. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2016-659. Vehicles repaired as part of the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
- Wheels#2017236
12 units affected
On certain vehicles equipped with steel wheels, the lug nuts on the front wheels can loosen over time, causing vibration. If this vibration is unnoticed by the operator, and the wheel nuts were to loosen, it could lead to a complete separation of the wheel(s) from the vehicle, which would increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will repair or replace the lug nuts and associated wheels as necessary.
- Electrical#2016659
19 units affected
Note: This recall is replaced by recall 2018-394. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018394">Please click here for more information</a>. On certain vehicles, the drive mode switch can send an improper electrical signal to the vehicle controller, resulting in an incorrect drive direction selection. When the vehicle is shifted to forward, due increased resistance in the circuit, it may cause the vehicle to controller to shift to reverse. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, potentially resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the drive switch with a new more reliable switch.
- Seats And Restraints#2015595
11 units affected
Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. The retraction mechanisms of the seat belts may have been damaged when the seat belt was manufactured, which could cause them to fail and not allow the belt(s) to extend or retract. Failure of the seatbelt to restrain the seat occupant as intended would increase the risk of personal injury during a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies.
- Brakes#2013002
56 units affected
On certain Low Speed Vehicles (LSVs) built by Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), the parking brake ratcheting mechanism could fail. As a result, the operator would be unable to engage the parking brakes, which could allow unintended vehicle movement and cause a crash resulting in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Authorized GEM dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly.
Canadian data updated August 24, 2026
Does this recall apply to my vehicle?
Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.
What to do
Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer in both countries. To confirm a recall applies to your specific vehicle, contact your manufacturer or dealer with your full VIN, or use the official channel:
- NHTSA recall lookup (search by VIN) — U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Defects and recalls database — Transport Canada