NHTSA Recall 16V885000: Suspension: lower ball joint and suspension: lower arm
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 306 vehicles. It affects 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V885000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AG09 |
| Components | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | December 9, 2016 |
| Owner notification | February 20, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 Spyder vehicles manufactured November 6, 2013, to July 27, 2015. The affected vehicles have front lower control arms that may crack at the ball joint.
Safety risk
A cracked lower control arm may affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2017. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG09.
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 16V885000
| 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.