MCLAREN 720S (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Hydraulic
McLaren is recalling 2019 720S vehicles with potential brake failure causing pulling during braking. Owners must have brakes inspected and repaired free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Brake failure in one corner can cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking, and increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
McLaren is recalling certain 2019 720S vehicles due to a risk of brake failure that could cause the car to pull to one side during braking, increasing crash risk. This issue affects vehicles where the brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing fluid supply holes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224187-mclaren-720s-2019-brake-recall-risk-of-pulling-during-braking.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224187-mclaren-720s-2019-brake-recall-risk-of-pulling-during-braking · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V561000
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“McLaren 720S (2019) Brake Recall: Risk of Pulling During Braking.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224187-mclaren-720s-2019-brake-recall-risk-of-pulling-during-braking. Based on NHTSA recall #21V561000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V561000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing holes that supply brake fluid to the caliper. This causes brake failure on one corner of the vehicle, leading to pulling during braking and an increased risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 McLaren 720S vehicles are most at risk. The recall covers specific models where the brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing critical fluid supply holes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2019 McLaren 720S. The recall covers specific models where the brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing fluid supply holes.
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What to do — step by step
Contact McLaren Customer Service
Call 1-646-429-8916 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a brake inspection.
Have Dealers Inspect Brakes
Dealers will inspect and replace the banjo bolt if necessary at no cost to you.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and replace the banjo bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2021. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916. McLaren's number for this recall is SRC 00 C 001.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing holes that supply brake fluid to the caliper, causing brake failure on one corner of the vehicle.
How can I check if my vehicle is affected?
Check if your vehicle is a 2019 McLaren 720S. The recall covers specific models where the brake assembly banjo bolt may be missing fluid supply holes.
What should I do if I own a recalled vehicle?
Contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916 to schedule a free brake inspection and repair by a dealer.
Contact McLaren
We’ve drafted a message you can send McLaren to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V561000 — McLaren McLaren Hello, I own a McLaren that is covered by recall 21V561000 from McLaren. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and replace the banjo bolt, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 1, 2021. Owners may contact McLaren customer service at 1-646-429-8916. McLaren's number for this recall is SRC 00 C 001. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V561000 (July 23, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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