Gem · Canada · Mod
Gem E2, E4 +2 more: Electrical
Affects Gem E2, E4, E6, El XD · 2016–2017 — about 19 vehicles.
The hazard
Note: This recall is replaced by recall 2018-394. <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2018394">Please click here for more information</a>. On certain vehicles, the drive mode switch can send an improper electrical signal to the vehicle controller, resulting in an incorrect drive direction selection. When the vehicle is shifted to forward, due increased resistance in the circuit, it may cause the vehicle to controller to shift to reverse. This could result in unintended vehicle movement, potentially resulting in injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the drive switch with a new more reliable switch.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.