Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V884000 Reported December 8, 2016

Vehicle may go in opposite direction than intended

Q: What is recall 16V884000?

NHTSA recall 16V884000 was issued by Polaris Industries Inc. on December 8, 2016. It addresses: Vehicle may go in opposite direction than intended. The recall affects approximately 1,644 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Polaris Industries Inc. · N/A · 1,644 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V884000

Manufacturer Campaign

L-16-01

Manufacturer

Polaris Industries Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,644

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

December 8, 2016

Completion Rate

78.83

Defect Summary

Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 gem e2, e4, e6, and elxd electric vehicles manufactured may 29, 2015, to november 18, 2016. the drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to go in the opposite direction than intended.

Safety Consequence

If the operator intends to go forward, but the vehicle reverses instead, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive switch, free of charge. the recall began on december 28, 2016. owners may contact gem consumer service department at 1-855-743-3436. polaris' number for this recall is l-16-01.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V884000 or campaign L-16-01.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 16V884000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V884000?

NHTSA recall 16V884000 was issued by Polaris Industries Inc. on December 8, 2016. It addresses: Vehicle may go in opposite direction than intended. The recall affects approximately 1,644 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V884000 or the manufacturer campaign number L-16-01. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.