Every McLaren 600LT in the U.S. recalled over fire risk
cars. It explains that the"outboard right-hand radiator joint between the temperature sensor housing and the hose running from the outboard radiator to the housing can potentially leak due to inadequate sealing of the joint." The leak can occur while driving at"high vehicle loads," like on a track.can come in contact with hot components in the engine bay and cause a fire.
McLaren's engineers looked into the issue and traced the problem to the joint's basic design. Luckily, it sounds like the fix is fairly simple. Owners will be asked to bring their 600LT to an authorizedso that a technician can replace the coolant hose, the temperature sensor housing, and the clamp. McLaren adds that the redesigned clamp will ensure the joint doesn't leak, though it hasn't explained how the new design differs from the existing one.
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