NHTSASUSPENSION
GEM WAEV LLC - The Wheel May Separate From The Ball Joint
Published: June 23, 2025Recall ID: 25V380000Category: 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 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result 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 | 25V380000 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V380000 |
| 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 2022-2025 e2, e4, e6, and eLXD vehicles. The retaining fasteners between the ball joint and the hub strut may have been improperly tightened, which can result in ball joint separation from the wheel. |
| Completion rate | 11.53 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971. |
| Consequence summary | Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Potentially affected | 5353 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-23T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |