Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V287000
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 305 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V287000
| Manufacturer: | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 03, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V287000 |
| Units affected: | 305 |
- Description:
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.
- Consequeces:
- If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ04.
- 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.