NHTSA Recall 15V820000: Seat belts
Polaris Industries, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,364 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Gem E2.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V820000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | L-15-02 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | December 7, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 31, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain model year 2015 GEM EL, ES, E4, E4S, ELXD, E6, E6S, and E2 vehicles manufactured December 15, 2014, to August 25, 2015. The seat belts in the affected vehicles have retractor mechanisms that may fail, causing the seat belt to be stuck in one position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Safety risk
If the seat belt does not retract or extend, the seat occupant may not be properly secured in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy
GEM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on December 31, 2015. Owners may contact GEM Consumer Service Department at 1-855-743-3436. Polaris' number for this recall is L-15-02.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V820000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Gem E2 | 2015 |
| Gem E4 | 2015 |
| Gem E4S | 2015 |
| Gem E6 | 2015 |
| Gem E6S | 2015 |
| Gem El | 2015 |
| Gem Elxd | 2015 |
| Gem ES | 2015 |
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.