REC-005572

active

2017–2019 MAHINDRA PIK-UP S5 SERIES DOUBLE CAB 2WD (RC2VG), DOUBLE CAB 2WD (RG2VG), DOUBLE CAB 4WD (RC4VG), DOUBLE CAB 4WD (RG4VG), SINGLE CAB 2WD (RA2VG), SINGLE CAB 2WD (RE2VG), SINGLE CAB 4WD (RA4VG), SINGLE CAB 4WD (RE4VG)

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

Recall date: 1 December 2022

Defect

One of the temperature sensors of Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) could fail. As a result, the vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may activate the limp home mode safety feature and cause a loss of motive power.

Hazard

A loss of motive power while driving could result in a gradual reduction of vehicle speed. If this occurs, the traffic behind the vehicle may not react in time increasing the risk of an accident causing injury or death to vehicle occupants, and other road user.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles should contact their most convenient Mahindra dealer to have the sensor replaced, free of charge.

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: vehiclerecalls.gov.au