Recall 18V287 affects 305 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles for control-arm shaft cracking that affects handling. Repair is free at a franchised Porsche dealer.
Porsche is recalling 305 2015 918 Spyder vehicles because connecting shafts in the longitudinal and transverse control arms can crack from stress corrosion, changing how the car handles. That handling loss increases crash risk, and Porsche dealers will replace the affected control arm parts free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The control arms in the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder are suspension links that help hold each wheel in its intended position as the car steers, brakes, and loads the suspension. Their connecting shafts carry force between the control arm and the rest of the suspension. When those shafts stay intact, the wheel geometry stays controlled.
This recall concerns the connecting shafts for the longitudinal and transverse control arms. Porsche found that the original shaft material is vulnerable to cathodic stress corrosion cracking over the vehicle's life. That means small cracks form in the metal under stress and corrosion conditions. If a shaft fails, the suspension no longer holds the wheel with the same precision, and vehicle handling is affected.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner does not get a dashboard alert, noise, or handling symptom that reliably announces the crack before the shaft breaks.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder | control arm |
| Units affected | 305 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
Cracked control arm connecting shafts affect vehicle handling and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm whether your 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is included and schedule the repair soon if it is. Repair is free at any franchised Porsche dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule the free longitudinal and transverse control-arm replacement that addresses stress corrosion cracking and handling risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Porsche mailed one. If not, reference recall number 18V287 and Porsche recall AJ04 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Avoid hard turns and leave extra room for handling changes.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Porsche technician replaces the longitudinal and transverse control arms covered by recall 18V287. The work addresses the control arm connecting shafts that can fail from stress corrosion cracking and affect vehicle handling. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Porsche is not offering customer reimbursement for this campaign because it states that it is not aware of any U.S. cases tied to this condition.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| May 3, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V287?
Recall 18V287 covers 305 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder vehicles with longitudinal and transverse control arm connecting shafts that can fail from stress corrosion cracking. If the shafts crack, vehicle handling is affected and crash risk increases.
What should I do if my 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 918 Spyder is included in recall 18V287. If it is, contact a franchised Porsche dealer to schedule control arm replacement. Reference recall number 18V287 or Porsche recall AJ04 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Porsche dealers will replace the affected longitudinal and transverse control arms free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 18V287?
The safety risk is reduced vehicle handling control. If the control arm connecting shafts crack, the vehicle's handling is affected and the risk of a crash increases. Porsche's repair replaces the affected control arms.
When did the Porsche 918 Spyder recall repair begin?
Porsche began the recall repair on September 6, 2018. Owners with an included VIN can contact a franchised Porsche dealer for the free control arm replacement, or call Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V287000 |
|---|---|
| Porsche customer service | 1-800-767-7243 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V287 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V287000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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