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Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Mahindra inspects and replaces fluid pipes in nearly 30,000 pickups
Recall announced
Mahindra and Mahindra said it was inspecting and replacing fluid pipes in 29,878 pickup trucks manufactured between January 2020 and February 2021 because of suspected improper assembly. The inspection and rectification are free for customers, whom the company will contact individually.
Stated objective. In an endeavour to ensure a hassle-free experience for its customers
Company response
Remediation — Mahindra & Mahindra
The inspection and subsequent rectification will be carried out free of cost for all customers, who will be individually contacted by the company.
Source excerpt
The inspection and replacement is limited to 29,878 vehicles.
Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra said on Tuesday it was inspecting and replacing fluid pipes in some of its pickup trucks made between January 2020 and February 2021 for suspicion of improper assembly.
The inspection and subsequent rectification will be carried out free of cost for all customers, who will be individually contacted by the company.
2021
Mahindra recalls around 600 vehicles over suspected engine-part wear
Recall announced
Mahindra issued a recall for around 600 vehicles manufactured at its Nashik facility after contaminated diesel fuel was suspected of causing premature wear of engine parts. The company said it would contact affected customers individually and provide inspection and rectification free of charge.
Company response
Remediation — Mahindra
will individually contact all the affected customers and carry out the inspection and subsequent rectification “free of cost”.
Source excerpt
The company, however, has not mentioned which models have been affected by this recall, but will individually contact all the affected customers and carry out the inspection and subsequent rectification “free of cost”.
Mahindra has issued a recall for around 600 vehicles manufactured at its Nashik facility between June 21 and July 2, 2021 over suspicion of premature wear of engine parts due to contaminated fuel.
2021
Mahindra announces inspection and engine replacement for a limited vehicle batch
Recall announced
Mahindra & Mahindra announced an inspection and replacement of diesel engines in fewer than 600 vehicles manufactured at its Nashik factory between June 21 and July 2, 2021, after suspecting premature engine-part wear linked to contaminated fuel. The company said the work would be free of cost and customers would be contacted individually.
Stated objective. To inspect and rectify the affected vehicles.
Company response
Remediation — Mahindra & Mahindra
The inspection and subsequent rectification will be carried out free of cost for all customers, who will be individually contacted by the company.
Source excerpt
Mahindra & Mahindra announced proactive inspection and replacement of diesel engines in some of its vehicles manufactured at Nashik factory for suspicion of premature wear of engine parts due to contaminated fuel that was received in the factory on a particular date, and was filled in the select batch.
This is a limited batch of less than 600 vehicles manufactured between 21 June to 2 July 2021
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Monday said it is recalling around 600 vehicles manufactured at its Nashik plant to inspect and replace faulty diesel engines.
2021
Mahindra recalls diesel Thar vehicles over faulty camshafts
Recall announced
Mahindra & Mahindra said it is recalling 1,577 diesel Thar units to inspect and replace potentially affected camshafts. The company attributed the possible issue to a machine-setting error at a supplier's plant and said affected customers would be contacted individually.
Stated objective. The company said it was acting to ensure a hassle-free customer experience and in compliance with SIAM's voluntary vehicle-recall code.
Company response
Recall — Mahindra & Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Thursday said it is recalling 1,577 units of its SUV Thar with diesel powertrain to replace faulty camshaft, an engine part.
Source excerpt
As an endeavour to ensure a hassle-free experience for its customers, the company is proactively carrying out this activity, it added.
A machine setting error at the supplier's plant, on specific dates, may have affected camshafts in some engines of the diesel Thar,
The company said the affected Thar customers will be individually contacted by the company.
2012
North American distributor dispute and dealer litigation
Mahindra’s delayed North American pickup launch became the subject of contractual disputes involving proposed distributor Global Vehicles USA. In 2012, American dealers filed a mass-tort lawsuit alleging conspiracy and fraud; the provided reference does not establish a final legal outcome.