PORSCHE 918 SPYDER 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V457000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 918 SPYDER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-10-14 2014-07-28 2014-07-28

Production Dates: 2014-05-07 - 2014-06-18

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AE03

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Porsche Cars of North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to June 18, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.

Consequence

If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AE03.

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.