CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM; SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles. The connecting shafts of the longitudinal and transverse control arms may fail due to stress corrosion cracking, impacting vehicle handling.
- Risk
- If the control arm connecting shafts crack, affecting vehicle handling, it can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 6, 2018. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AJ04.
- 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 connecting shafts of the front longitudinal and transverse control arms, and the rear control arms, can crack over time due to stress corrosion. Cracked shafts can affect how the vehicle handles.
Loss of proper handling can increase the risk of a crash. If you own a 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder, Porsche will notify you, and authorized dealers will replace the longitudinal and transverse control arms at no cost to you. You can also contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243 (Porsche recall number AJ04). 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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