Cooling system: radiator assemblyRecall 15V-335 · 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 15V-335 covers 223 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder for a cooling system: radiator assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Park outside and away from structures until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 15V335000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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
93%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 April 29, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.