GEM Electric Vehicles Recalled: Model Year 2009

March 7, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     GEM / e2     2009
     GEM / e4     2009
     GEM / e6     2009
     GEM / eL     2009
     GEM / eL XD     2009
     GEM / eS     2009
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS Mfr’s Report Date: FEB 23, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V080000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 142
Summary: GEM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLES. THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY CRIMPED. THIS COULD CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE TO SEPARATE FROM THE ACTUATOR HANDLE WHILE APPLIED.
Consequence: THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AWAY ON A HILL CREATING A RISK OF CRASH OR INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GEM AT 866-764-0616.
Notes: OWNERS 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 .

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