GEM recall L-17-01

Q: Is L-17-01 the same recall as 17V279000?

Yes. L-17-01 is GEM’s own number for it; 17V279000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

GEM calls it L-17-01. NHTSA filed it as campaign 17V279000 on Apr 26, 2017: wheels on the 2016–2017 GEM E2 and 3 other GEM models, 1,254 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 17V279000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
17V279000	2016–2017 GEM E2 and 3 other GEM models	Wheels	Apr 26, 2017	1,254	high

Problem 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. Fix 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.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 17V279000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. L-17-01 is the number GEM assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 17V279000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is L-17-01 the same recall as 17V279000?

Yes. L-17-01 is GEM’s own number for it; 17V279000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does L-17-01 cover?

2016–2017 GEM E2 and 3 other GEM models, 1,254 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the L-17-01 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.