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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate. Over time, this contact can chafe the harness and cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire.
The short can happen even when the vehicle is parked and unattended. Until the repair is done, owners are advised to park outside and away from structures. The repair is free at an authorized dealer: the dealer will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube with a tie-wrap clip. Owners can also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 (recall number AF05). Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche 918 Spyder | 2015 |
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