Factory recall

[Sergei]

I purchased a 2008 2815 Mahindra ML111 loader last summer and have been having problems with the loader bolts coming loose. I then see that its leaking a little oil. I then contacted a dealer who tells me that there is a recall on the loader mounting system. I drop the tractor off to him and he states that the block is cracked due to this proble and that Mahindra is sending a new motor and new rail for the loader problems. Now today (3 months) later he calls and tells me that I will have to pay 750.00 to have the motor installed because Mahindra will not pay for that. Is there anyone out there with a simular problem. Also could anyone send a copy of the recall letter as I purchased this tractor used (21 hr) and was never sent a letter. Thanks

I'd call Mahindra and talk with with them about this charge for doing something that they now fully admit now as being a problem by having dealers install the updated brackets. From what I understand, which maybe be wrong , but they are even reimbursing the dealers for travel expenses (75 dollars) to work on the tractors. Hopefully you or the previous owner didn't abuse the tractor which might void any warranty. Even without a warranty to me this should still be fixed.
So if they say "NO" then spend the 50 bucks or whatever and go to small claims court and sue them. Personally I can't see how they can defend themselves, besides most companies just hate law suites.

 

[MrChris]

I can see now where Mahindra is trying to relieve the stress, especially if your pushing the FEL into a pile of dirt,gravel or using it like a bulldozer. A lot of the pressure would be exerted to try and pull those two bolts out that are holding that bracket on which I highlighted and which is now being removed. Seems like they are moving that stress point further forward.

 

[plh6399]

Thanks for the info. Just an update. When the mechanic told me that it would take about 10 hrs to instal then 750.00 for the cost of the instal I then told him that I would have to contact my attorney to which he stated " I'm not sure if I would do that". I then did call Mahindra and they had the area Rep contact me which he did today. He told mee that Mahindra would cover the entire cost because of the Tractor still being under warrenty. He also stated that he contacted the dealer and everything was streatend out (not sure what was going on there) but at least they are standing by there product. Thanks again. Waiting for motor

 

[Sergei]

I can see now where Mahindra is trying to relieve the stress, especially if your pushing the FEL into a pile of dirt,gravel or using it like a bulldozer. A lot of the pressure would be exerted to try and pull those two bolts out that are holding that bracket on which I highlighted and which is now being removed. Seems like they are moving that stress point further forward.

When I was talking with my dealer the day they were here, the thought they had was people might be carrying a heavy load in the FEL and somehow they were getting the load to bounce either by hitting a dip or bump and I'm sure if the speed was up it would add to it. He didn't think pushing with the FEL was the issue for the cracked blocks.

 

[AchingBack]

As the owner of a perfectly fine 2615, it makes me wonder why Mahindra had Mitsubishi redesign the newer models. If it was to give the tractor a more modern look, and the result was a factory recall, I wonder who is to blame for this screw up. You just don't hear about the 2615, or 3015 having this problem. Is it because the frames are different?

No matter what make or model you own; make sure your tractor's bolts are torqued to factory specifications. When you have done so, etch a mark on the bolt head, and the frame. When you do your daily/weekly/hourly, inspection of your tractor, look to see if there has been any movement of the bolt heads. Doing so might just save you from major repairs, at your expense.

 

[DavesTractor]

As the owner of a perfectly fine 2615, it makes me wonder why Mahindra had Mitsubishi redesign the newer models. If it was to give the tractor a more modern look, and the result was a factory recall, I wonder who is to blame for this screw up. You just don't hear about the 2615, or 3015 having this problem. Is it because the frames are different?

No matter what make or model you own; make sure your tractor's bolts are torqued to factory specifications. When you have done so, etch a mark on the bolt head, and the frame. When you do your daily/weekly/hourly, inspection of your tractor, look to see if there has been any movement of the bolt heads. Doing so might just save you from major repairs, at your expense.

The 2615, 2816 and 3015 models all used a conventional type mount, more old-school, where the loader frame also distributes the load up to the front bumper area. It's not such a cool mount in some ways, but it is simple and holds up well. It still requires an operator to occasionally check the bolts, just like lug bolts, etc.

The 2815/3215/3316 use a pedestal type mount that is really impressively built and handles the entire loader from the center of the tractor. But that requires a different sort of mountiing dynamics. They have found that the revised bracket works better.

That being said, we retailed about 60 of the 2815/3215/3316 and we have had zero engine block cracks from our own retails. But even so, there have been some failures and Mahindra is being smart to get them taken care of and they can then sort out why and how, etc.

The new 3016/3616 use as pedestal mount, but you can see by looking at it that it is way overbuilt. It really spreads the load.

 

[AchingBack]

Dave, as always, thanks for your input. As you suggested, we should occasionally check the bolts. The last time I torqued them, I made sure to etch alignment marks on bolts, and frame. Just a quick visual inspection is all I need to let me know if one is loose. No need to break out the torque wrench in order to see if a bolt has moved.

 

[MrChris]

Well, it took 5 months, but a Mahindra dealer finally did the recall mod for my 111 loader. They drove the 90 miles to my place to install the brackets on my 5 year old tractor. I'm glad it's done because I've been holding off on any heavy use of the loader till they did the mod. Now back to work!:thumbsup:

 

[Nissan197]

Did they tell you to torque the bracket bolts every 25 hours? That is what my dealer told me.

 

[MrChris]

The manual says to check every 25 hrs and I will continue to do that. The tech did install special locking washers on all the bolts too. He said to check the bolts occasionally but would be surprised if they loosened. He torqued the two forward bolts to 120ft lbs. All others to 100 ft lbs.