PORSCHE 918 SPYDER 2015: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V885000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 918 SPYDER 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-02-20 2016-12-09 2016-12-09

Production Dates: 2013-11-06 - 2015-07-27

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AG09

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 306

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.