NHTSA Recall 14V816000: Suspension: lower arm
Do not drive Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 39 vehicles. It affects 2015 Porsche 918.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V816000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AF01 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | December 23, 2014 |
| Owner notification | May 29, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 vehicles manufactured February 25, 2014, to September 18, 2014. The front lower control arms may fracture.
Safety risk
The fracture of a lower control arm while the vehicle is being drivem increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on May 29, 2015. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AF01. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until it has been remedied.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V816000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 918 | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.