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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V541📅 Nov 12, 2013

2012–2014 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

Non-functioning wipers during inclement weather may be reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V541000
Manufacturer
McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Vehicles affected
376
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 19, 2013
Built
Oct 10, 2011 – Oct 23, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V541 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V541?

2012–2014 Mclaren MP4-12C Spider. 376 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mclaren dealer to book the free repair.