The McLaren P1 may be a blistering quick plug-in hybrid sports car, but like other regular cars, it too can be subjected to a recall. Recently, the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed a problem relating to the car’s hood latches.
According to the NHTSA filing, about 122 McLaren P1s in the US are affected by the issue, where the car’s secondary hood latch that may not properly re-engage. As a result, should the primary latch release involuntarily, the hood may open while the vehicle is moving, which sounds like a recipe for disaster when you consider the performance levels of the P1.
So far, no injuries or accidents resulting from the defect has been reported. McLaren has submitted a report to the NHTSA stating that the issue originates from a tolerance build-up in two of the internal components within the hood latch.
This results in a possibility that if the secondary latch becomes disengaged (by pressing the button found in the hood) and is then reengaged, the solenoid plunger in the secondary latch may miss the latch hole, causing the secondary latch to remain disengaged. If that occurs, the secondary latch will not function properly, which would create a noncompliance with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 113, “Hood Latch System.”
Thankfully, the fix is pretty straightforward, and involves replacing the hood latch with a newly-designed one. McLaren will contact owners to have their cars mended at no extra costs, which is expected to take place sometime this month.
The McLaren P1 now joins its “holy trinity” brethren – the LaFerrari and Porsche 918 Spyder – where all three have now undergone a recall programme.
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Responsible car maker do recall, even McLaren. The almighty Proton no recall so you think the Saga is better than P1? I just can’t stop laughing on your ignorance.