Intimidator Recalls Intimidator and Mahindra Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Crash Hazard

Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Classic 750 UTV

Intimidator and Mahindra branded utility vehicles (UTVs)

Recall Date: June 9th, 2022
Units: About 16,000
Hazards: The throttle cable can freeze at low ambient temperatures, resulting in a stuck throttle which can cause the brakes to fail to stop the vehicle, posing a crash hazard. Additionally, on certain Model Year 2022 Intimidator GC1K vehicles, the onboard software does not prevent consumers from exceeding 15 mph when the seatbelt is disengaged, posing a crash hazard.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an Intimidator or Mahindra authorized dealer to schedule a free repair and to receive a software update/fix for the speed limiter.

Description

This recall involves Intimidator and Mahindra branded models 750, 800, 1000, TGB, and GC1K utility vehicles (UTVs). The recalled UTVs were sold in a variety of colors. "Intimidator" or "Mahindra" is displayed on the front grill and the model series is printed on the rear-side panels. The vehicle identification number (VIN) can be found on a label inside the glove box, inside the hood compartment and below the driver's seat. The serial numbers of affected Intimidator vehicles are available at www.intimidatorutv.com/recall/. The serial range of the affected Mahindra vehicles are 000000 through 010545. The following vehicles are included in this recall: Make & Model Model Years Intimidator GC1K Classic 2018-2022 Intimidator GC1K Crew 2019-2022 Intimidator GC1K Truck 2019-2022 Intimidator 750 Classic 2013-2022 Intimidator 750 Crew 2014-2022 Intimidator 750 Truck 2013-2022 Intimidator 800 Classic 2015-2018 Intimidator 800 Crew 2015-2018 Intimidator 800 Enforcer 2016-2018 Intimidator 1000 Series Diesel Classic 2013-2022 Intimidator 1000 Series Diesel Crew 2013-2022 Intimidator 1000 Series Diesel Truck 2013-2022 Mahindra 750 Classic 2015-2020 Mahindra 750 Crew 2015-2020 Mahindra 750 Truck 2015-2020 Mahindra TGB Classic 2015-2020 Mahindra TGB Crew 2015-2020 Mahindra 1000 Diesel Classic 2015-2020 Mahindra 1000 Diesel Crew 2015-2020 Mahindra 1000 Diesel Truck 2015-2020

Images:

Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Classic 750 UTV

Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Classic 750cc UTV

Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Classic 1000 UTV

Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Crew 750 UTV

Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Crew 1000 UTV

Recalled Intimidator GC1K Crew UTV

Recalled Intimidator GC1K Classic UTV

Recalled Intimidator GC1K Truck UTV

Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Truck 1000 UTV

Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Truck 750 UTV

Recalled Intimidator Enforcer 800 UTV

Recalled Intimidator Classic 800 UTV

Recalled Intimidator Crew 800 UTV

Recalled Mahindra branded TGB Classic

Recalled Mahindar branded TGB Crew

VIN number located inside the glove box, inside the hood compartment and below the seat

Consumer Contact:

Intimidator toll-free at 855-307-0933 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday or online depending on your model's brand at www.intimidatorutv.com/recall/ or www.intimidatorutv.com and click on "Recalls" at the bottom of the page or www.mahindrausa.com/--recall-notices or www.mahindrausa.com and click on "Recall Notices" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Injuries:

Intimidator has received 393 reports of throttle cables freezing, including four reports of crashes resulting in bruises. There were no incidents of excess speed when the seatbelt is disengaged.