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NHTSA recall 14V457000

Suspension · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

July 28, 2014report date
5units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Porsche cars of north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured May 7, 2014, to June 18, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with rear-axle control arms that may break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.

Why it matters: If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the control arms, as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 14V457000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.