U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission – Recall
Release Date: April 11, 2024
Intimidator Recalls Intimidator and Mahindra Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Crash Hazard
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Intimidator and Mahindra branded utility vehicles (UTVs)
Hazard: The universal joint can fail and pierce and sever the brake line, posing a crash hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an Intimidator or Mahindra authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
Consumer Contact:
Intimidator toll-free at 888-215-8121 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or email at recall@joinspartannation.com. For Mahindra-branded UTVs, please visit www.mahindrausa.com/--recall-notices or www.mahindrausa.com and click on “Recall Notices” at the bottom of the page for more information. Intimidator is contacting all registered purchasers by mail.
To locate an Intimidator authorized service dealer near you, access the website at https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator.
To locate a Mahindra authorized service dealer near you, access the website at https://www.mahindrausa.com/locate-a-dealer.
To locate an Intimidator authorized service dealer near you, access the website at https://joinspartannation.com/dealer-locator.
To locate a Mahindra authorized service dealer near you, access the website at https://www.mahindrausa.com/locate-a-dealer.
The Serial Number of your UTV is located inside the glove box, inside the hood compartment and below the seat, see bottom of page for example.
Recall Details
Units: About 19,075
Description: This recall involves Intimidator and Mahindra branded models 750, 800, 1000, TGB, GC1K, and electric 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 serial ranges of the affected machines are
Intimidator: 000000 through 014034;
Mahindra: 000000 through 010545.
Incidents/Injuries: Intimidator has received 40 reports of incidents, including 12 involving a brake line impact. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Intimidator and Mahindra authorized dealers nationwide from August 2013 through November 2023 for between $10,999 and $21,499.
Manufacturer: Intimidator, of Batesville, Ark.
Manufactured in: United States
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This recall was conducted voluntarily by the company under CPSC’s Recall process.
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
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