Mclaren recall: Air bags
What is wrong
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2012-2013 MP4-12C, 2014-2016 650s, 2015-2016 675 LT, 2014-2015 P1 and 2015-2017 570 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
What could happen
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
Vehicles covered
- Mclaren 570 2015–2017
- Mclaren 650S 2014–2016
- Mclaren 675 Longtail 2015–2017
- Mclaren Mp4-12C Spider 2012–2013
- Mclaren P1 2014–2015
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V141000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mclaren Automotive Incorporated
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 28, 2019
- Owners notified
- Mar 28, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,792
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 28, 2011 to Jan 7, 2014
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mclaren recall: Air bags Jan 9, 2017
- Mclaren recall: Visibility Oct 30, 2013
- Mclaren recall: Latches/locks/linkages Dec 11, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.