Porsche 918 Spyder Recalled for Rear Control Arm Issue
Even expensive exotics are susceptible to recalls.
The Porsche 918 Spyder is being recalled due to an issue with its rear-axle control arms with the German automaker recalling five units that were manufactured from May 7, 2014 to June 18, 2014. While the recall notice doesn’t go into details, Porsche revealed that the rear-axle control arms could potentially break, causing difficulty controlling the vehicle.
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Porsche will notify the affected owners and dealerships will inspect and replace the control arms if necessary, free of charge. A notification schedule on the recall has not yet been announced.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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