Mahindra Scorpio - Recall for Oil Filter?

shailendrars · 24th September 2015, 16:24

Hi All.

I received a call today from Mahindra asking to take my Vehicle to nearest Mahindra Service Center for a "Free Upgrade" of the Oil Filter.
My Vehicle is less than 2 months old.
The tone and language sounded very much like a "Recall" (since I have not raised any complaint related to anything).

Anyone else getting similar calls?
I tried searching online about any official recalls, but no news found.

I am keen on finding out why they are replacing Oil Filter, and what kind of risks Vehicles & Users are being exposed.

Thank you.
Shailendra

GTO · 25th September 2015, 15:33

Purolator brand?

Not so far back, Maruti had run a silent recall for oil filters too - related thread.

Perhaps, some filters from this batch started to leak?

shailendrars · 26th September 2015, 00:48

Learnt from Service Engineer that this replacement is due to a defective O-Ring.
Defective O-Rings lead to leaks, so you are probably right.

I am unaware of Brand of Oil Filter used in the new Scorpio.

Not sure how it risks Vehicle or User.

24th September 2015, 16:24	#1
shailendrars Newbie Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 4 Times	Mahindra Scorpio - Recall for Oil Filter? Hi All. I received a call today from Mahindra asking to take my Vehicle to nearest Mahindra Service Center for a "Free Upgrade" of the Oil Filter. My Vehicle is less than 2 months old. The tone and language sounded very much like a "Recall" (since I have not raised any complaint related to anything). Anyone else getting similar calls? I tried searching online about any official recalls, but no news found. I am keen on finding out why they are replacing Oil Filter, and what kind of risks Vehicles & Users are being exposed. Thank you. Shailendra
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25th September 2015, 15:33	#2
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,497 Thanked: 300,309 Times View My Garage	Re: Mahindra Scorpio - Recall for Oil Filter? Purolator brand? Not so far back, Maruti had run a silent recall for oil filters too - related thread. Perhaps, some filters from this batch started to leak?
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26th September 2015, 00:48	#3
shailendrars Newbie Join Date: May 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3 Thanked: 4 Times	Re: Mahindra Scorpio - Recall for Oil Filter? Learnt from Service Engineer that this replacement is due to a defective O-Ring. Defective O-Rings lead to leaks, so you are probably right. I am unaware of Brand of Oil Filter used in the new Scorpio. Not sure how it risks Vehicle or User.
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