Recall 13V541000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Defect in 2012-2014 MCLAREN MP4-12C SPIDER
RECALL This recall affects up to 376 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 13V541000 |
| Manufacturer | McLaren Automotive Incorporated |
| Vehicles Affected | 376 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
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.
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.
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