Gem E-825 (2000) – 01V343000

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard