Porsche 918 SPYDER recall: Longitudinal and transverse control arms may be prone to corrosion
- What's wrong
- Internal tests have shown that the longitudinal and transverse control arms installed on the affected vehicles may be prone to corrosion. The durability of these components cannot therefore be unequivocally guaranteed. f the fastening bolts on the longitudinal and transverse control arms crack due to…
- What to do
- Contact a Porsche dealer to book the free repair. The affected components on the vehicles will therefore be replaced by components made of more robust material.
What’s wrong
Internal tests have shown that the longitudinal and transverse control arms installed on the affected vehicles may be prone to corrosion. The durability of these components cannot therefore be unequivocally guaranteed. f the fastening bolts on the longitudinal and transverse control arms crack due to corrosion vehicle handling in extreme situations e.g. during race track driving may be restricted and this can increase the risk of an accident.
The fix
The affected components on the vehicles will therefore be replaced by components made of more robust material.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918 SPYDER | 9 Jul 2013 | 27 Jul 2015 | 78 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 8 May 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.