NHTSA Recall 07V516000: Parking brake
GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 191 vehicles. It affects 2007 Gem Nev.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V516000 |
|---|---|
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | November 5, 2007 |
| Owner notification | November 26, 2007 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
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.
Notes
Customers 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 07V516000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gem Nev | 2007 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.