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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V520📅 Jul 8, 2016

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Hybrid Electric vehicles manufactured February 2, 2015 through July 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, incorrect screws might have been used when re-installing and/or re-securing the seat belt mount or the seat belt reel during vehicle service.

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, the incorrect bolts may not keep the seat belts properly anchored to the car, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupants.

🔧 The fix

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and as necessary, replace the seat belt mount and seat belt reel attaching bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 18, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is AG04.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
16V520000
Manufacturer recall #
AG04
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
306
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Owner phone
1-800-767-7243
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 6, 2016
Built
Feb 2, 2015 – Jul 1, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V520 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V520?

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder. 306 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-7243.