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NHTSA recall 16V885000

Suspension · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

December 9, 2016report date
306units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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What's wrong: Porsche cars north america, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.

Why it matters: A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017.

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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 16V885000.

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