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Report Date :
February 10, 2009 at
06:02 PM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07V516000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
GEM / NEV
2007
Manufacturer:
GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCARS, LLC
Mfr's Report Date:
NOV 01, 2007
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07V516000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected:
191
Summary:
ON CERTAIN LOW-SPEED 2, 4, OR 6-PASSENGER SHORT, LONG AND LONG BED XD ELECTRIC VEHICLES, AN INSUFFICIENT WELD ON THE HAND PARK LEVER BRAKE ASSEMBLY (PARKING BRAKE) MAY FAIL. THIS FAILURE CAUSES A TOTAL LOSS OF PARKING BRAKE HOLD.
Consequence:
A FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE WILL ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF IT IS PARKED ON AN INCLINE, CREATING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY.
Remedy:
GEM WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GEM AT 1-866-764-0616.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
