Gem E6, E4 +2 more: Steering

Affects Gem E6, E4, El XD, E2 · 2022–2025 — about 5K vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain vehicles, the fasteners that connect the ball joints to the front control arms may be missing or may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the ball joints could separate from the control arms. If this happens, there could be a loss of control. Safety Risk: A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash. Corrective Actions: GEM will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, as necessary, tighten the fasteners or replace the ball joints.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational