NHTSASUSPENSION
GEM WAEV LLC - The Wheel May Separate From The Ball Joint
Published: December 26, 2024Recall ID: 24V971000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
The Wheel May Separate From The Ball Joint
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | The Wheel May Separate From The Ball Joint |
| Nhtsa id | 24V971000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V971000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | GEM WAEV LLC |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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 This recall is superseded by NHTSA recall 25V-380. |
| Consequence summary | Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 243 |
| Report received date | 2024-12-26T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |