The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V103000·Announced 2022-02-23

McLaren Recalls GT Models Due to Driver Air Bag Connection Defect

McLaren is recalling 2019-2021 GT vehicles because the driver's air bag may be improperly connected, preventing deployment in a crash.

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect where the driver's air bag may fail to deploy, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

McLaren Automotive Incorporated is recalling certain 2019-2021 McLaren GT vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the driver's air bag and the occupant restraint controller may be improperly connected. This issue can result in a deactivated driver's air bag that will not deploy in a crash.

A driver's air bag that does not deploy as intended can increase the risk of injury in a crash. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916 for more information.

Dealers will inspect and repair the driver's air bag connection free of charge. 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.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
MCLAREN GT
Brand
MCLAREN
Manufacturer
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Passenger Car
Hazard
Affected units
415

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)

  • GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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