NHTSA Recall 18V287000: Suspension: rear and suspension: control arm
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 305 vehicles. It affects 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V287000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | AJ04 |
| Components | SUSPENSION › REAR; SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM |
| Report received | May 3, 2018 |
| Owner notification | September 6, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V287000
| 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.