Porsche 918 Spyder recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 3, 2018

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

18V287000

Brand / firm

Porsche

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 305 units

Why it was recalled

If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.