GEM — recall

Automotive · Canada · 2025-06-19

Waev GEM vehicles: ball joint fasteners to control arms may be missing or loose

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-19
Manufacturer	WAEV
Models affected	E2, E4, E6, EL XD
Model year	2022 2023 2024 2025
Units affected	5321
Defect	On certain vehicles, the fasteners that connect the ball joints to the front control arms may be missing or may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the ball joints could separate from the control arms. If this happens, there could be a loss of control._x000D_ A loss of control could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Steering
Remedy	GEM will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, as necessary, tighten the fasteners or replace the ball joints.
Recall number	2025-339
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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