NHTSA recall campaign
07V516000
ManufacturerGLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLCReported2007-11-05Affected191 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryGEM
- NEV2007