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

WASHINGTON D.C. – April 12, 2024 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Intimidator 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

Recall Date: April 11, 2024

Units: About 19,264

Consumer Contact: Intimidator toll-free at 888-215-8121 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, email at recall@intimidatorutv.com, or online at http://www.intimidatorutv.com and click on “RECALL INFORMATION” at the top of the website’s main landing page for more information. For Mahindra-branded UTVs, 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.

Intimidator Recall Details

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 number can be found on a label inside the glove box, inside the hood compartment and below the driver’s seat. The serial range of the recalled Intimidator UTVs is 000000 to 014034. The serial range of the recalled Mahindra UTVs is 000000 to 010545.

The following UTVs are included in this recall:

Make & Model:	Model Years:
Intimidator GC1K Classic	2018-2023
Intimidator GC1K Crew	2019-2023
Intimidator GC1K Truck	2019-2023
Intimidator 750 Classic	2013-2023
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 Diesel Classic	2013-2023
Intimidator 1000 Diesel Crew	2013-2022
Intimidator 1000 Diesel Truck	2013-2023
Intimidator Electric Classic	2013-2023
Mahindra Retriever 750 Classic	2015-2020
Mahindra Retriever 750 Crew	2015-2020
Mahindra Retriever 750 Truck	2015-2020
Mahindra TGB Classic	2015-2020
Mahindra TGB Crew	2015-2020
Mahindra Retriever 1000 Diesel Classic	2015-2020
Mahindra Retriever 1000 Diesel Crew	2015-2020
Mahindra Retriever 1000 Diesel Truck	2015-2020

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an Intimidator or Mahindra authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm 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 $11,000 and $21,500.

Manufacturer(s): Intimidator, of Batesville, Ark.

Manufactured In: United States

Recall number: 24-196

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.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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