2015 MCLAREN P1 Recall

Campaign:

15V836000 on 12/10/2015

Component:

Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch

Manufactured:

02/28/2013 - 10/30/2015

Affected:

122

Defect:

Mclaren automotive incorporated (mclaren) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 p1 hybrid vehicles manufactured march 1, 2013, to october 31, 2015. the affected vehicles have a secondary hood latch that may not properly re-engage. as a result, if the primary latch is released inadvertently, the hood may open while the vehicle is moving. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 113, "hood latch system."

Consequence:

If the hood opens while driving it may increase the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Mclaren will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hood latch with a newly-designed latch, free of charge. the recall began on january 18, 2016. owners may contact mclaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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