| Make : GEM | Model : E-825 | Year : 2000 |
| Build Dates : 20000101 - 20010430 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V343000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020102 | Date Received by ODI: 20011107 | Date Added to Database: 20011130 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:RACK AND PINION | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 5300 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE COULD LOSE STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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