The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V287000·Announced 2018-05-03

Porsche Recalls 2015 918 Spyder for Rear Suspension Control Arm Defect

Porsche is recalling 2015 918 Spyder vehicles because rear suspension connecting shafts may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 (suspension failure) that impacts handling and increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The recall involves the rear suspension system, specifically the connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms.

The defect is caused by stress corrosion cracking in these connecting shafts. If the shafts fail, it can impact vehicle handling, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. 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 — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
305

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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