Recall Of The Day, January 9, 2013

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall for a parking brake issue.  The trouble is a vehicle operator could exit a vehicle and it could roll away. 

Oooops!  This could anger a neighbor if the vehicle rolls over their petunias.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): GEM / E2 2010-2013 GEM / E2 XLD 2010-2011 GEM / E2L 2010-2011 GEM / E2S 2010-2011 2013 GEM / E4 2010-2013 GEM / E4S 2012-2013 GEM / E6 2010-2013 GEM / E6S 2012-2013 GEM / EL 2012-2013 GEM / ELXD 2012-2013 GEM / ES 2012 Manufacturer: Polaris Industries, Inc. Report Receipt Date: JAN 04, 2013 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 13V003000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: PARKING BRAKE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,394

Summary: Polaris is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Global Electric Motorcars manufactured from January 14, 2010, through November 23, 2012. The parking brake has mechanical components which may wear prematurely and prevent the brake from engaging.

Consequence: If the parking brake fails to engage while parking, the driver may not be able to prevent the vehicle from rolling away after exiting the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Polaris will notify owners and dealers will replace the parking brake lever assembly free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin February 4, 2013. Owners may contact Polaris customer service by calling 1-888-704-5290.

Notes: Polaris' recall numbers are L-13-01 and L-13-02. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.