GEM — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-06-09

Gem Waev GEM vehicles, ball joint fasteners may be loose

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-09
Manufacturer	GEM WAEV LLC
Models affected	E2, E4, E6, ELXD
Model year	2022-2025
Units affected	5353
Defect	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._x000D_ Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	SUSPENSION
Remedy	Dealers will inspect and tighten the retaining fasteners or replace the ball joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 24, 2025. Owners may contact GEM customer service at 1-800-688-8680. This recall replaces NHTSA recall 24V971.
Recall number	25V380000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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