REC-003874

active

0 MAHINDRA XUV 500

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: MAHINDRA AUTOMOTIVE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Recall date: 1 June 2019

Defect

If the brake and accelerator pedals are pressed simultaneously while driving, the vehicle may go into 'limp home mode', where the road speed and engine speeds are restricted. The engine, however, does not stall or stop.

Hazard

If the vehicle goes into a 'limp home mode' the driver will not get enough vehicle speed in response to using the throttle. This may lead to an accident and endanger the safety of the vehicle occupants and other road users.

Remedy

Consumers should contact their nearest Mahindra Dealer via https://mahindra.com.au/dealer-locator/ to have upgraded software installed.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — MAHINDRA AUTOMOTIVE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-003874