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HighNHTSA·24V661000·Announced 2024-09-10

McLaren Recalls 2020-2023 GT Models Due to Hood Latch Defect

McLaren is recalling 2020-2023 GT vehicles because the hood latch cable may have excessive tension, causing the hood to open unexpectedly and obstruct the driver's view.

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 structural vehicle defect (hood latch) that can obstruct the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

McLaren Automotive Incorporated is recalling certain 2020-2023 McLaren GT vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the manual release cable of the hood latch, which may have excessive tension. This condition can cause the latch to open, resulting in the hood opening unexpectedly.

A hood that opens unexpectedly while driving can obstruct the driver's view, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

McLaren will replace the hood latch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 11, 2024. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 855-202-8815 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MCLAREN GT
Brand
MCLAREN
Manufacturer
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Category
Vehicle — Sports Car
Hazard
Affected units
1,012

Is your product affected?

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Model numbers (1)

  • GT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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