Windshield wiper/washer: motorRecall 13V-541 · 2012–2014 McLaren MP4-12c Spider
McLaren Automotive Incorporated recall 13V-541 covers 376 2012–2014 McLaren MP4-12c Spider for a windshield wiper/washer: motor problem, reported to NHTSA on October 30, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 86% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V541000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 10, 2011 to October 23, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.