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HighNHTSA·13V541000·Announced 2013-10-30

McLaren Recalls MP4-12C Vehicles for Wiper Motor Defect

McLaren is recalling 2012-2014 MP4-12C vehicles in six states because wiper motors may stop working in hot, humid weather, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where wiper failure increases crash risk, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

McLaren Automotive Incorporated is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 MP4-12C Spider and Coupe vehicles. The recall covers vehicles manufactured between October 10, 2011, and October 23, 2013, that were originally sold in or are currently registered in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas.

The defect involves the wiper motor brushes, which may jam due to a combination of high ambient temperatures and humidity. This can cause the wiper motor to stop working. Non-functioning wipers during inclement weather may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wiper motors free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact McLaren at 1-646-429-8916 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
Brand
MCLAREN
Manufacturer
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Wiper System
Hazard
Affected units
376

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • MP4-12C SPIDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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