2015 Porsche 918 Spyder recall: Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint
Recall at a glance
- Campaign number
- 16V885000
- Reported
- December 9, 2016
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Part
- Suspension: front, control arm, lower ball joint
- Vehicles affected
- About 306
What is wrong
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.
Safety risk
A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected models
Model years listed by NHTSA for this campaign. Only vehicles within the build range in the notice are affected.
Notes from the notice
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which vehicles are affected by this recall?
Porsche 918 Spyder (2015). Check your VIN to confirm.
What is the safety risk?
A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
What is the fix?
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.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.