The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V520000·Announced 2016-07-08

Porsche Recalls 2015 918 Spyder Vehicles Due to Seat Belt Bolt Issue

Porsche is recalling 306 model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles because incorrect screws may have been used on seat belt mounts, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchorage) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles manufactured between February 2, 2015, and July 1, 2015. The recall involves 306 vehicles where incorrect screws may have been used when re-installing or re-securing the seat belt mount or seat belt reel during vehicle service.

In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, which increases the risk of injury to the seat occupants. No specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2016. 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 SPYDER
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Seat Belt
Hazard
Affected units
306

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 SPYDER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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