Porsche Recalls 2015 918 Models Due to Front Control Arm Fracture Risk
Porsche is recalling 39 model year 2015 918 vehicles because the front lower control arms may fracture, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA safety advisory
Do not drive this vehicle
NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.
This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fracturing control arms) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.
Plain-English summary
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 vehicles manufactured between February 25, 2014, and September 18, 2014. The recall involves 39 vehicles in total.
The defect involves the front lower control arms, which may fracture. If a lower control arm fractures while the vehicle is being driven, it increases the risk of a crash.
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until it has been remedied. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- PORSCHE 918
- Brand
- PORSCHE
- Manufacturer
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Suspension
- Affected units
- 39
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- 918
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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