2002 Gem Nev

Defect. ON CERTAIN 2 AND 4 PASSENGER, SHORT AND LONG BED LOW SPEED VEHICLES, THE 12 VOLT OUTPUT FROM THE AUXILIARY CARD CIRCUIT BOARD (A DC VOLTAGE TO DC VOLTAGE CONVERTER) MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE AND RESULT IN LOSS OF HEADLAMP, TAIL LAMP AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTIONS.

Risk. A LOSS OF HEADLAMPS COULD IMPAIR A DRIVER'S VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. IF THERE IS A LOSS OF TAIL LAMP OR TURN SIGNAL LAMP FUNCTION, A FOLLOWING DRIVER MAY NOT KNOW WHEN THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN APPLIED OR THAT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT IS TURNING, A REAR-END CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY CARDS, INSTALL A SPLASH/SPRAY PROTECTION, AND ADJUST THE DASH SEAL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GLOBAL ELECTRIC AT 888-871-4367.

Waev, who is the current parent company of Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), has indicated to me that they are no longer responsible for performing NHTSA Recall # 06V-222000. The reason provided is the recall was issued in a safety bulletin from 2011, and Waev is claiming they are no longer liable for this recall due to the lack of available parts from reputable suppliers. I am aware of at least 2 reputable suppliers that have the kit available but Waev is refusing to order the kit from them. I am ready to file a Class Action Lawsuit. Before I proceed, I want to confirm that Waev is still liable for this safety recall, and that it does not expire. I don’t want my vehicle catching on fire. This is a serious safety concern.

I have two unrepaired recalls that are still open, however, I can't find a dealer that will complete the recalls on my vehicle.

2002 GLOBAL ELECTRIC MOTORCAR WITH BROKEN FRAME. CONSUMER STATED THAT THE REAR OF THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE REAR AXLE BROKE IN TWO PLACES. HE STATES OTHER PEOPLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. *KB

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GEM NEV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE # 06V222000 REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IN JANUARY 2007. SHE CALLED THE DEALER FOUR TIMES TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT FOR THE REPAIR. THE TECHNICIAN CALLED HER BACK TO SCHEDULE, BUT HE NEVER CALLED BACK TO CONFIRM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE WAITED TOO LONG TO HAVE THE RECALL REPAIR PERFORMED. PRESENTLY, NO FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1,250, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.*AK