NHTSA Recall 16V885000
Filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2016-12-09. An estimated 306 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 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.