Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V484000 Reported July 19, 2018

Vehicle may go in opposite direction than intended

Polaris Industries Inc. · N/A · 2,110 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V484000
Manufacturer Campaign
L-18-02
Manufacturer
Polaris Industries Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,110
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 19, 2018
Completion Rate
56.82

Defect Summary

Polaris industries, inc. (polaris) is recalling certain 2016-2017 gem e2, e4, e6, and elxd vehicles. the drive mode switch can send an incorrect signal, causing the vehicle to become inoperative or 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 mode system with one that has separate inputs for each position (forward, neutral and reverse), free of charge. the recall began november 28, 2018. owners may contact polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. note: this recall supersedes recall 16v-884. vehicles previously repaired under that campaign need the repairs covered by this campaign as well.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Polaris Industries Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V484000 or campaign L-18-02.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V484000

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

What is recall 18V484000?

NHTSA recall 18V484000 was issued by Polaris Industries Inc. on July 19, 2018. It addresses: Vehicle may go in opposite direction than intended. The recall affects approximately 2,110 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 18V484000 or the manufacturer campaign number L-18-02. 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.