PORSCHE 918 SPYDER 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V335000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | 918 SPYDER | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-07-13 | 2015-06-01 | 2015-06-01 |
Production Dates: 2014-02-25 - 2015-04-29
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: AF05
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 223
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to April 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate.
If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on July 13, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porche's number for this recall is AF05. Note: The wiring harness could short and result in a fire even when the vehicle is unattended. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
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.
