Porsche 918 SPYDER recall: Loss of steering control
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the durability of the lower trailing arm cannot be guaranteed. The arm can start to crack or fracture which if used on race track use or similar events can cause the arm to fail and result in loss of control…
- What to do
- Contact a Porsche dealer to book the free repair. Recall all the affected vehicles to replace the lower trailing arms with a more durable component.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
It has been identified that the durability of the lower trailing arm cannot be guaranteed. The arm can start to crack or fracture which if used on race track use or similar events can cause the arm to fail and result in loss of control of the vehicle.
The fix
Recall all the affected vehicles to replace the lower trailing arms with a more durable component.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 918 SPYDER | 6 Nov 2013 | 27 Jul 2015 | 76 |
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 December 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.