Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #16V885000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 306 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V885000
| Manufacturer: | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 09, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V885000 |
| Units affected: | 306 |
- Description:
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
- Consequeces:
- A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.
- 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.