2017 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 owns a 2017 McLaren 570S. The contact stated that while at the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the front driver's and passenger's door hinges were cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 8,500.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 MCLAREN 570. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE BECAME AWARE OF COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MOTORCARS OF ATLANTA (7865 ROSWELL RD NE, SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT LEAKED FROM A DEFECTIVE HOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE COOLANT HOSE THAT WAS REPLACED HAD STARTED TO LEAK OIL AND COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE SAME DEALER AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE LEAK WAS CONSIDERED TOO SMALL TO BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. THE CONTACT LINKED THE FAILURE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V231000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,100.*DT*JB