Intimidator Recalls Intimidator and Mahindra Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Cras...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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
Affected Products
Intimidator and Mahindra branded utility vehicles (UTVs)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Intimidator-Recalls-Intimidator-and-Mahindra-Utility-Vehicles-UTVs-Due-to-Crash-Hazard |
| Title | Intimidator Recalls Intimidator and Mahindra Utility Vehicles (UTVs) Due to Crash Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic1_73.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Classic 750 UTV |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic2_59.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Classic 750cc UTV |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic3_42.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Classic 1000 UTV |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic4_32.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Crew 750 UTV |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic5_20.png |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Crew 1000 UTV |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic6_15.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator GC1K Crew UTV |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic7_12.png |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator GC1K Classic UTV |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic8_9.png |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator GC1K Truck UTV |
| Images › 9 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic9_5.png |
| Images › 9 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Truck 1000 UTV |
| Images › 10 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic10_3.png |
| Images › 10 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded Truck 750 UTV |
| Images › 11 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic11_7.png |
| Images › 11 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator Enforcer 800 UTV |
| Images › 12 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic12_0.png |
| Images › 12 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator Classic 800 UTV |
| Images › 13 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic13_0.png |
| Images › 13 › Caption | Recalled Intimidator Crew 800 UTV |
| Images › 14 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic14_0.png |
| Images › 14 › Caption | Recalled Mahindra branded TGB Classic |
| Images › 15 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic15_0.png |
| Images › 15 › Caption | Recalled Mahindar branded TGB Crew |
| Images › 16 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/pic16_0.png |
| Images › 16 › Caption | VIN number located inside the glove box, inside the hood compartment and below the seat |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Intimidator and Mahindra branded utility vehicles (UTVs) |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 9319 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | Intimidator and Mahindra authorized dealers nationwide from August 2013 through February 2022 for between $11,000 and $21,500. |
| Recall Date | 2022-06-09T00:00:00 |
| 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 |
| Recall Number | 22152 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Intimidator, of Batesville, Ark. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2022-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |