Mclaren Automotive Incorporated | NHTSA Recall #18V007000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V007000 by Mclaren Automotive Incorporated. Affecting 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 Includes 371 affected units, Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Explode, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V007000
Report Received Date: 2018-01-05T00:00:00
Subject: Passenger frontal air bag inflator may explode
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 371

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
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 front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. Owners may contact mclaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 90.3

Metadata

SID: row-dg67_3v4k_33qf
NHTSA ID: 18V007000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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