GEM E2 (GEM) – Ball Joint Mounting Risk (2024)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2025 GEM E2
Brand
GEM
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2025
GEM WAEV LLC is recalling certain 2025 GEM E2 vehicles due to suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint issues. Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
GEM WAEV LLC (GEM) is recalling certain 2024-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The mounting screws between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, resulting in ball joint separation from the wheel.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will tighten the mounting screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 31, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 25V-380.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026