NHTSA Recall 24V971000
Filed by GEM WAEV LLC. Component: Wheels. Reported 2024-12-26. An estimated 243 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Risk
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will tighten the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 25V-380.
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 nhtsa.gov.