NHTSA Recall # | 137534 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 19V141000 |
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Manufacturer | McLaren Automotive Incorporated |
Supplier | MCLAREN |
Brand | MCLAREN |
Model | 650S |
Model Year | 2016 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODU |
Date of notification | 28/03/19 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/01/14 |
End date of manufacturing | 29/10/16 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 28/02/19 |
Report created | 28/02/19 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 2792 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |