The 2000 Gem E-825 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 5,300 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the steering. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
STEERING01V3430002001-11-075,300 affected
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 2-AND 4-PASSENGER UTILITY (SHORT AND LONG) VEHICLES. FAILURE OF THE BALL BEARING ASSEMBLIES CAN OCCUR. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT IS UNRESTRAINED AND IS FREE TO EXTRICATE ITSELF FROM THE BEARING HOUSING.
Consequence
THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL TAB-OVER STYLE ROLTOM BEARINGS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GEM AT 701-232-2500.
Complaints by component
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
4
SUSPENSION:FRONT
2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
STEERING
1
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints11
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Consumer noticed a fuel leakage on fuel rail. Had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs. Please provide more information.*ak”
“Consumer received nhtsa recall 01v34300/ manufacturer's recall 01v34300 notice. Called manufacturer about repair and manufacturer stated didn't have any idea when vehicle could be repaired. Dealer went out of business. *ak”
“Recall 01 v 343 000/steering: recall notice was received, was informed to call gem 1-888/871-4367, and they would call and let him know where to take vehicle to get the repairs done. No call was received at this time. Seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. Feel free to provide any further…”
“While consumer's wife was driving she lost control of vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer, a representative was sent out to evaluate the vehicle and noticed the tie rod end fell apart. *ak a description of more problems are as followed: the rack and pinion failed, there were…”
“While consumer's wife was driving she lost control of vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer, a representative was sent out to evaluate the vehicle and noticed the tie rod end fell apart. *ak a description of more problems are as followed: the rack and pinion failed, there were…”
“While consumer's wife was driving she lost control of vehicle. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer, a representative was sent out to evaluate the vehicle and noticed the tie rod end fell apart. *ak a description of more problems are as followed: the rack and pinion failed, there were…”
“Front shock absorbers had to be replaced due to failure. Also, camber had to be adjusted once again. *ak front end out of alignment and adjusted. Replaced seat belt. Steering is hard. King pins on passenger side seized. King pins replaced. Rack and pinion replaced. *tt”
“Front shock absorbers had to be replaced due to failure. Also, camber had to be adjusted once again. *ak front end out of alignment and adjusted. Replaced seat belt. Steering is hard. King pins on passenger side seized. King pins replaced. Rack and pinion replaced. *tt”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2000 Gem E-825 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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