McLaren Mclaren 600LT, Mclaren 720S, Mclaren GT Recall R/2021/289: The Banjo Bolt May Not Function Properly, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Aug 2021
- Launched
- 8
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2021/289
- DVSA reference
McLaren recalled Mclaren 600LT, Mclaren 720S, Mclaren GT vehicles built between 8 July 2019 and 15 March 2020. The banjo bolt that is fitted between the flexi-hose and the caliper within the brake assembly on each corner of the vehicle may not function properly. The dealer will replace in the event the banjo bolt is defective it. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The banjo bolt that is fitted between the flexi-hose and the caliper within the brake assembly on each corner of the vehicle may not function properly.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BANJO BOLT MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. Defect: The banjo bolt that is fitted between the flexi-hose and the caliper within the brake assembly on each corner of the vehicle may not function properly. Remedy: Disassemble the brake hose assembly remove the banjo bolt and inspect it. In the event the banjo bolt is defective it will be replaced. The brake hose assembly will then be reassembled and the brakes bled.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the banjo bolt may not function properly.
The Fix
The dealer will replace in the event the banjo bolt is defective it.
Are You Affected?
Mclaren 600LT, Mclaren 720S, Mclaren GT built between 8 July 2019 and 15 March 2020 may be included. McLaren estimates 8 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 DVSA reference R/2021/289. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600LT, 750S, Artura, GT and 1 moreMcLaren brake pipe recall (2025/002) | Urgent | R/2025/139 |
This is one of 11 McLaren recalls in DVSA’s data. The McLaren recall launched before it was R/2020/127 on 2 Jul 2020, for the noise vibration and hardness foam pad can over time corrode the surface of the fuel…. The one launched after it was R/2022/060 on 17 Mar 2022, for the connection between the driver airbag and the occupant restraint controller may not…. You can also see every McLaren recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/289, launched 26 August 2021. 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.