Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 19V141000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

McLaren Automotive Incorporated filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2019-02-28.

Recall campaignNHTSA 19V141000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Vehicles affected
2,792
Reported to NHTSA
2019-02-28
Owners notified
2019-03-28

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

13 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
MCLAREN 5702017 2016 2015
MCLAREN 650S2016 2015 2014
MCLAREN 675 Longtail2017 2016 2015
MCLAREN MP4-12C Spider2013 2012
MCLAREN P12015 2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.