Control arm: lower armRecall 16V-885 · 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recall 16V-885 covers 306 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on December 9, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V885000 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 November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
The risk
A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 6, 2013 to July 27, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.