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Mclaren GT recalled over a safety defect

Vehicle defect

On affected vehicles the manual release cable of the bonnet latch assembly may have excessive tension which potentially may cause the latch to open causing an unexpected opening of the bonnet.

Check your product

Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • GT

    Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
    • 16/02/2019 – 09/02/2023
    Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
    • 2024/001

What to do now

The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Mclaren GT.

  1. Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN.
  2. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.
  3. Make sure the DVLA has your current address, as recall letters go to the registered keeper.

Why it matters. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

Repairs and costs

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number.

If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

From the official notice

Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2024/350). Quoted as issued.

Summary

On affected vehicles the manual release cable of the bonnet latch assembly may have excessive tension which potentially may cause the latch to open causing an unexpected opening of the bonnet.

Defect

On affected vehicles the manual release cable of the bonnet latch assembly may have excessive tension which potentially may cause the latch to open causing an unexpected opening of the bonnet.

Remedy

Replace the bonnet latch of the affected vehicles with a new bonnet latch which carries a different design.

Models

GT

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Questions

Why are Mclaren GT being recalled?

The manufacturer has launched a safety recall for Mclaren GT. Manufacturers must report safety defects to the DVSA and contact registered keepers of affected vehicles.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.

What should I do now?

Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer to check the VIN. Book the recall work with a franchised dealer for the make. Recall repairs are carried out free of charge.

Will the repair cost anything?

You should not pay for a safety recall repair. Book it with a franchised dealer for the make and take your V5C or registration number. If you have already paid for a repair to fix the same defect, ask the manufacturer whether it will reimburse you.

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