2015 Porsche 918 Spyder recall: lower ball joint
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 9, 2016. It covers about 306 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 306
- reported
- Dec 9, 2016
- owners notified
- Feb 20, 2017
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is 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.
- Risk
- A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.
Recall number 16V885000
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 918 Spyder 2015 2015
Questions about recall 16V885000
Is there a recall on the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 16V885000, reported on December 9, 2016, covers about 306 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V885000?
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1‑800‑767‑7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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