Porsche 918 Spyder recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 9, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalls 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Recall number

16V885000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 306 units

Why it was recalled

A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.