NHTSA campaign 25V380000
GEM WAEV LLC recall 25V380000
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.
Reported 06/23/2025
What can happen
Ball joint separation can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Repair
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.
Components
- Suspension: Front: Control arm: Lower ball joint
- Suspension: Front: Control arm: Upper ball joint
- Wheels: Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.
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