Recall 14V457000: 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 28, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 5
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to June 18, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.
The risk
If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE03.
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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V457000
- Manufacturer campaign
- AE03
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Oct 14, 2014
- Components
- Suspension:rear (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology