Originally Posted by djpeesh (Post 3248654)

Mahindra resolved the issue ASAP but the problem is that this issue is a known one and Mahindra needs to order a recall to fix it.

Moral of the story : please drive carefully and also ask the asc to check and/or replace the hooter mounting whenever you take it in for a service

Originally Posted by SDP (Post 3248726)

This is really bad. When they know the issue exists and know the most common repurcussions (accessories belt snapping) which could endanger the life of the vehicle occupants, a recall should have been made ages back.

M&M guys, you are risking the life of your customers and their families because of your false pride about your reputation! Not cool!

Originally Posted by fundagenie (Post 3248921)

The hooter issue has been around for quite some time and would be faced by almost everyone with the models older than I think 4-6 months. I also had asked my RM sometime back to check its state and he came back saying it was in very good condition and needs no replacement as long as there is no issue. And I did not push further trusting his words on the very good current state. After less than a week or 2, on an occasional checkup, I find the hooter broken and hanging. By luck, it had not damaged anything else. So I would recommend everyone to check if the holder of the hooter is the new design and get it replaced if not, irrespective of the current condition of the holder. Rather then waiting for something serious to happen like in dipeesh case. FundaG

Originally Posted by djpeesh (Post 3248654)

Had a bit of hair raising incident last week when on the sea link, the steering jammed.

The hooter for the security system broke off and in turn snapped the accessory belt. The result was I couldn't steer. Luckily I was only doing about 80 kmph but any faster it could have been catastrophic.

Mahindra resolved the issue ASAP but the problem is that this issue is a known one and Mahindra needs to order a recall to fix it.
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Originally Posted by SDP (Post 3249604)

If I recollect correctly, you had escalated this incident high in the M&M hierarchy. Please share how was this whole incident handled by M&M? What sort of reasoning was given?

Originally Posted by anandtheleo (Post 3248957)

The hooter was changed in my vehicle after i insisted on them changing it. My new hooter has a metal bracket holding it to the chassis instead of the prone to breakage plastic bracket. Also i asked them to put a plastic tie to make doubly sure it does not fall off.

Originally Posted by getsurya (Post 3249636)

This is absolutely scary! Why is M&M waiting to change this low cost holder to ensure the customers are safe?

Having great customer service after the damage is done does not solve the low quality or bad design equipment concern.

Originally Posted by nitinralli (Post 3249381)

This hooter things brings up a question in my head. Why cant we place this hooter somewhere else when we go for a replacement? Ideal place would be in front of the radiator. I already have a siren placed there since day one and i never faced any issue ( i mean its solidly placed there). Cant this be done?

Originally Posted by nitinralli (Post 3250419)

So the horror of bulbs going kaput returns :Frustrati

I already lost left side fog light few weeks back and yesterday left side low beam too went off. So now at night with low beams on, only right side lights works. Traffic from front must be thinking that a scooter or a bike is coming :uncontrol

Did anyone had any luck with bulb replacement from local garage? I dont wanna go to Mahindra A.S.S. just for this but i really need to fix this as i drive at night a lot.

Originally Posted by Vasuki (Post 3249746)

Seeing these alarming posts, I contacted my RM, today. She told me that they had already done the change, and as of now my vehicle has hooter with metal bracket.
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Originally Posted by vinucv (Post 3252568)

How do I check that i have the latest one ? can someone please post a picture of this ?

Originally Posted by fundagenie (Post 3251207)

You really need to find the root cause for this problem. Did you ask the A.S.S to check the wiring. If there is any short causing this fusing. Cos from what I understand I dont think anyone else is losing bulbs the way you are doing. So believe it is high time you got it checked inside out.

FundaG

Originally Posted by nitinralli (Post 3252828)

I would ask service guy about this. However i do see a lot, i mean a LOT of XUV's here with one black eye:D so i dont think i am the only soul going through this.

Originally Posted by SDP (Post 3252933)

I would agree. I have never used Auto-headlights and still have managed to lose one low-beam bulb.

Originally Posted by SDP (Post 3252933)

I would agree. I have never used Auto-headlights and still have managed to lose one low-beam bulb.

Originally Posted by HotChillyPepper (Post 3253122)

I think this has nothing to do with Auto light. The bulb used is Blue vision from Philips and that by specification itself is a short life span bulb compared to normal halogens.

Try Philips Extreme vision bulbs. I am using it for more than 6 months and didnt have any issues. Also light output is slightly better than BV (May be due to clear glass).