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SevereNHTSA·23V484000·Announced 2023-07-14

McLaren Recalls 600LT Vehicles Due to Coolant Leak Fire Risk

McLaren is recalling 2019-2020 600LT vehicles because a coolant leak could cause a fire. Dealers will replace the affected hose and housing free of charge.

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 (coolant leak) that poses a significant risk of fire, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

McLaren Automotive Incorporated is recalling certain 2019-2020 600LT Coupe and Spider vehicles. The recall involves 652 vehicles where the joint between the temperature sensor housing and the hose from the outboard radiator may not be sealed properly. This defect can result in coolant leaking into the engine compartment.

A coolant leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Dealers will replace the coolant hose, temperature sensor housing, and constant pressure clamp free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on September 7, 2023. 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 600LT
Brand
MCLAREN
Manufacturer
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Cooling System
Hazard
Affected units
652

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)

  • 600LT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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