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SevereNHTSA·14V816000·Announced 2014-12-23

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

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
Hazard
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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