Control arm: lower armRecall 14V-816 · 2015 Porsche 918
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 14V-816 covers 39 2015 Porsche 918 for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 97% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 14V816000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
The fracture of a lower control arm while the vehicle is being drivem increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
97%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 25, 2014 to September 18, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.