3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2014-07-28
Description
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.
Consequence
If the control arms break, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ae03.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Posted on: 2016-07-08
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 porsche 918 spyder hybrid electric vehicles manufactured february 2, 2015 through july 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect screws might have been used when re-installing and/or re-securing the seat belt mount or the seat belt reel during vehicle service.
Consequence
In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.
Corrective Action
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ag04.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2015-06-01
Description
Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 spyder vehicles manufactured february 25, 2014, to april 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate.
Consequence
If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on july 13, 2015. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porche's number for this recall is af05. Note: the wiring harness could short and result in a fire even when the vehicle is unattended. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.