The defect
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2019-2020 600LT Coupe and Spider vehicles. The joint between the temperature sensor housing and the hose from the outboard radiator may not be sealed properly, which can result in coolant leaking into the engine compartment.
The risk
A coolant leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the coolant hose, temperature sensor housing, and constant pressure clamp, free of charge. Owner notifications letters were mailed September 7, 2023. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mclaren 600LT | 2019, 2020 |
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mclaren 600LT | 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| Mclaren 600LT | 2020 | 2 | 2 |
Other engine and engine cooling recalls in 2023
23 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the engine and engine cooling; McLaren Automotive Incorporated filed 15 campaigns in all.
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| 23V829000 7 Dec 2023 | Indian Motorcycle Company |
| 23V790000 22 Nov 2023 | Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC |
| 23V751000 13 Nov 2023 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 23V723000 26 Oct 2023 | Subaru of America, Inc. |
| 23V707000 20 Oct 2023 | BMW of North America, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023