McLaren Recalls Vehicles Due to Passenger Air Bag Inflator Explosion Risk
McLaren is recalling specific 2012-2017 models because passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that an inflator explosion may result in serious injury or death, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural vehicle defects involving life-safety systems.
Plain-English summary
McLaren Automotive Incorporated is recalling certain 2012-2013 MP4-12C, 2014-2016 650s, 2015-2016 675 LT, 2014-2015 P1, and 2015-2017 570 vehicles. The recall involves 2,792 vehicles equipped with passenger frontal air bag inflators that may have been installed as original equipment or as replacement parts after a crash.
The defect involves air bag inflators that may explode due to propellant degradation caused by long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bags free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER, 675 LONGTAIL, P1, 570
- Brand
- MCLAREN
- Manufacturer
- McLaren Automotive Incorporated
- Category
- Vehicle — Air Bags
- Affected units
- 2,792
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 (5)
- MP4-12C SPIDER
- 675 LONGTAIL
- P1
- 570
- 650S
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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