Over 1.1 lakh units of XUV700, XUV400 recalled! Check if your vehicle is affected

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has announced that they will be undertaking proactive inspection of a collective 1.1 lakh units of the XUV700 and XUV400 SUVs due to the potential risk of abrasion cut of wiring loom in the engine bay, the company announced through its exchange filing. The manufacturer has said that the inspection and the subsequent rectification will be carried out free of cost for all affected customers.

As per the recall, a total of 1,08,306 units of the Mahindra XU700 SUV manufactured between June 8, 2021 and June 28, 2023 are affected.

Apart from that, a total of 3,560 units of the XUV400 electric SUV manufactured from February 16, 2023 to June 5, 2023 are also a part of this particular recall. The affected vehicles will be inspected for ineffective spring return action of the brake potentiometer. Mahindra says that owners of affected vehicles will be individually contacted by the company.
Mahindra recently held its Futurescape event in Cape Town, South Africa where it showcased the much-hyped fully-electric Thar.e, the Scorpio-N based Global Pik Up (pickup truck) as well as its new range of tractors. The homegrown manufacturer also revealed a brand-new logo, which would be used for the company’s upcoming BE (Born Electric) range of electric SUVs.

The XUV700 is the flagship SUV offering in Mahindra’s portfolio, with prices starting from Rs 14.01 lakh and going all the way up to Rs 26.18 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). On the other hand, the XUV400 is currently the only electric SUV that the brand retails in India.