COLUMBIA, S.C. — Off-road vehicle maker Intimidator is recalling over 19,000 Intimidator brand and Mahindra utility vehicles, UTVs, due to a crash hazard.
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the universal joint can fail and pierce and sever the brake line, posing a crash risk.
The UTVs were sold at authorized dealers nationwide from August 2013 through November 2023. This recall involves Intimidator and Mahindra branded models 750, 800, 1000, TGB, and GC1K.
The recalled UTVs were sold in a variety of colors. The company said “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.
A complete list of affected models can be found on the CPSC website.
So far, there have been 40 reports of incidents, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the recalled UTVs and contact the company for a free repair.
