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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V007000

2013 Mclaren Mp4-12c — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Published January 8, 2018 · Recall initiated: January 5, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V007000, published January 8, 2018 and initiated January 5, 2018. Recalling firm: McLaren Automotive Incorporated; 2013 Mclaren Mp4-12c — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module.

What's the hazard

McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2013 MP4-12C vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode 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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.

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Recall details

Brand
MCLAREN
Model
MP4-12C
Manufacturer
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Lot
2013 MCLAREN MP4-12C
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Mclaren Mp4-12c — Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V007000 on January 8, 2018. Reported hazard: McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2013 MP4-12C vehicles ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, 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 passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode 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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. 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.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)