Intimidator of Batesville, Ark., is recalling about 19,264 Intimidator and Mahindra branded utility vehicles (UTVs).
The universal joint can fail and pierce and sever the brake line, posing a crash hazard.
The firm has received 40 reports of incidents, including 12 involving a brake line impact. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves Intimidator and Mahindra branded models 750, 800, 1000, TGB, GC1K and electric UTVs 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.
A list of the recalled UTVs may be found here.
The UTVs, manufactured in the U.S., were sold at Intimidator and Mahindra authorized dealers nationwide from August 2013, through November 2023, for between $11,000 and $21,500.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact an Intimidator or Mahindra authorized dealer to schedule a free repair.
Consumers may contact Intimidator toll-free at (888) 215-8121 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (CT), Monday through Friday, by email at recall@intimidatorutv.com, or online at https://intimidatorutv.com/recall-information/brake-line/.
For Mahindra-branded UTVs, visit https://www.mahindrausa.com/recall-notices for more information.
Intimidator is contacting all registered purchasers by mail.