Porsche 918 Spyder: Loss Of Steering Control

Porsche is recalling 76 model year 918 Spyder vehicles because the lower trailing arm may crack or fracture, potentially causing loss of steering control during track use or similar high-performance driving. The lower trailing arms will be replaced with more durable components. The recall affects vehicles distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

PORSCHE

Product

Vehicles: PORSCHE 918 SPYDER. Units affected: 76

Reason

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. Remedy: Recall all the affected vehicles to replace the lower trailing arms with a more durable component.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-12-08

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5e28bd28-43bb-4eea-9b34-541bf1475206