McLaren MP4-12C Spider Recall R/2012/157: Anti Pinch Operation May Not Function Correctly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 17 Dec 2012
- Launched
- 4
- vehicles in the UK
- FCR No.87
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
McLaren recalled MP4-12C Spider vehicles built between 1 October 2012 and 30 November 2012. It is possible the Anti-Trap Feature on both the passenger and drivers door windows will not function as designed. The recall notice describes the fix as: to re-work the electrical wire harness and switch the connectors from the left door sensor to the right door sensor and right door sensor to the left door sensor. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
It is possible the Anti-Trap Feature on both the passenger and drivers door windows will not function as designed. This could result in injury in the event of normal window operation and door closing.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: ANTI PINCH OPERATION MAY NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY Defect: It is possible the Anti-Trap Feature on both the passenger and drivers door windows will not function as designed. This could result in injury in the event of normal window operation and door closing. Remedy: To re-work the electrical wire harness and switch the connectors from the left door sensor to the right door sensor and right door sensor to the left door sensor.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could result in injury in the event of normal window operation and door closing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: to re-work the electrical wire harness and switch the connectors from the left door sensor to the right door sensor and right door sensor to the left door sensor.
Are You Affected?
MP4-12C Spider built between 1 October 2012 and 30 November 2012 may be included. McLaren estimates 4 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with McLaren, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with McLaren.
- Book with any franchised McLaren dealer, quoting the campaign code FCR No.87 or the DVSA reference R/2012/157. See how to get a McLaren recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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Source: DVSA recall R/2012/157, launched 17 December 2012. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.