NHTSA Recall 15V335000: Radiator assembly (engine and engine cooling)
Park outside Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 223 vehicles. It affects 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V335000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AF05 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › RADIATOR ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 1, 2015 |
| Owner notification | July 13, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V335000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche 918 Spyder | 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.