PORSCHE 918 2015: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V816000

Make Model Year
PORSCHE 918 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-05-29 2014-12-23 2014-12-23

Production Dates: 2014-02-25 - 2014-09-18

Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: AF01

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 39

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. "Porsche" is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to September 18, 2014. The front lower control arms may fracture.

Consequence

The fracture of a lower control arm while the vehicle is being drivem increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF01. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until it has been remedied.

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.