How do I know if a recall applies to my 2016 GEM E4?

Recalls are matched by make, model and model year, but many cover only certain VIN ranges. Confirm with your manufacturer or dealer using your full VIN, or use the official Transport Canada or NHTSA lookup.

Are recall repairs free?

Yes. In both Canada and the United States the manufacturer must fix a recalled defect at no charge, through a franchised dealer.

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2016 GEM E4 recalls

Q: Does the 2016 GEM E4 have any recalls?

Transport Canada lists 3 campaigns and the U.S. NHTSA lists 3 for the 2016 GEM E4. Matched by make, model, and model year. Many recalls affect only specific VIN ranges — confirm with your dealer using your full VIN.

6 safety recall campaigns have been filed for the 2016 GEM E4 with Transport Canada and the U.S. NHTSA. Here is what both agencies say.

Canadian recalls: 03
U.S. recalls: 03
Total campaigns: 06

Transport Canada recalls

Powertrain#2018394July 30, 2018
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#2017236May 2, 2017
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#2016659December 29, 2016
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.

Canadian data updated August 24, 2026

U.S. NHTSA recalls

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM#18V484000July 19, 2018
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.
Risk: If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive mode system with one that has separate inputs for each position (forward, neutral and reverse), free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Note: This recall supersedes recall 16V-884. Vehicles previously repaired under that campaign need the repairs covered by this campaign as well.
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS#17V279000April 26, 2017
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 GEM E2, E4, E6, and ELXD electric vehicles, equipped with steel wheels. The lug nuts on the front wheels may loosen, potentially resulting in a front wheel detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: If a wheel separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lug nuts, and inspect the wheels. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-17-01.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM#16V884000December 8, 2016
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 direction than intended.
Risk: If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive switch, free of charge. The recall began on December 28, 2016. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-16-01.

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, or to book the work, 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

Check a 2016 GEM E4 VIN

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