NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider
The 2014 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider has 1 NHTSA recall and 3 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mclaren dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2014 Mclaren Mp4-12c Spider. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA #13V541000Reported October 30, 2013 · McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Defect description
McLaren Automotive, Inc. (McLaren) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 MP4 12-C Spider and Coupe vehicles manufactured October 10, 2011, through October 23, 2013 and originally sold in, or currently registered in, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Due to a combination of high ambient temperatures and humidity, the wiper motor brushes may jam causing the wiper motor to stop working.
Safety consequence
Non-functioning wipers during inclement weather may be reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
McLaren will notify will notify owners and dealers will replace the wiper motors, free of charge. Vehicles outside of the recall area will have a lifetime warranty on their wiper motors that fail for this issue. The recall began on December 19, 2013. Owners may contact McLaren 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.