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Mclaren 720S Recall 20V231: Fuel Tank Corrosion Can Cause Leaks and Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 20V231, reported April 23, 2020, 2,763 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The foam pad under the fuel tank can trap moisture, which may corrode the tank and cause a fuel leak. A fuel leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will remove the foam pad and inspect the fuel tank. If corrosion is found, the tank will be replaced. The repair is free of charge at an authorized McLaren dealer. Owners will be notified by McLaren, but you can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact McLaren Client Services at 855-202-8815 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm EST) or [email protected].

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V231McLaren Automotive Incorporated
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Problem
McLaren Automotive Incorporated (McLaren) is recalling certain 2016-2020 720S, 2019 Senna, 2020 GT, and 2017-2019 570GT vehicles. The Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) foam pad underneath the fuel tank may retain moisture and corrode the fuel tank, potentially causing a fuel leak.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
McLaren will notify owners, and dealers will remove the NVH foam pad from the vehicle and inspect the fuel tank. If the fuel tank is found to have corrosion, it will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began June 17, 2020. Owners may contact McLaren's Client Services department at 855-202-8815, Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm EST or [email protected].
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Mclaren 570 GT201720182019
Mclaren 720S20162017201820192020
Mclaren GT2020
Mclaren Senna2019