MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER 2013: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V541000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MCLAREN | MP4-12C SPIDER | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2013-12-19 | 2013-10-30 | 2013-11-12 |
Production Dates: 2011-10-10 - 2013-10-23
Manufacturers Involved: McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 376
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Non-functioning wipers during inclement weather may be reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
