Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
GEM
Model Of Vehicle
E-825
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V343000
Component Description
Steering:Rack And Pinion
Effect Of Defect
The Driver Of The Vehicle Could Lose Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Global Electric Motorcars, Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20000101
End Of Manufacture
20010430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5300
Date Owners Notified
20020102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Chrysler Group Global Electric Motorcars
Date Report Received
20011107