PORSCHE 918 SPYDER 2015: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V520000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 918 SPYDER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-09-06 2016-07-08 2016-07-08

Production Dates: 2015-02-02 - 2015-07-01

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AG04

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 306

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles manufactured February 2, 2015 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect screws might have been used when re-installing and/or re-securing the seat belt mount or the seat belt reel during vehicle service.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG04.

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.