2016 Mclaren 570

Defect. McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2012-2013 MP4-12C, 2014-2016 650s, 2015-2016 675 LT, 2014-2015 P1 and 2015-2017 570 vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy. McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bags, free of charge. The recall began March 28, 2019. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.

The contact owned a 2016 MCLAREN 570. The contact stated that the vehicle was a rental vehicle on the Turo site. The contact stated that while the renter of the vehicle was driving at an undisclosed speed, the renter was flagged down by a nearby driver. The nearby driver informed the renter that smoke and fluids were coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicle's renter was informed that flames were emanating from underneath the hood. No warning lights were illuminated. The renter of the vehicle stopped the vehicle, and the renter exited the vehicle. The fire department was called. The fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department advised the contact of an unknown recall that had a similar failure description. No injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed to a local tow yard. The vehicle was condemned as a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The MCLAREN inspector inspected the vehicle; however, the contact was informed that a manufacturer's defect did not cause the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.