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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V005000

2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Published January 10, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 9, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V005000, published January 10, 2017 and initiated January 9, 2017. Recalling firm: McLaren Automotive Incorporated; 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2012 MP4-12C vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do

McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2017. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.

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Recall details

Brand
MCLAREN
Model
MP4-12C SPIDER
Manufacturer
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Lot
2012 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2012 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V005000 on January 10, 2017. Reported hazard: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2012 MP4-12C vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What should I do if I have this product?

McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began November 13, 2017. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MCLAREN. Model: MP4-12C SPIDER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)