Do Not Drive NHTSA · 14V816000 Reported December 23, 2014

Front lower control arms may fracture

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Suspension · 39 vehicles potentially affected

⚠ Do Not Drive Warning: NHTSA advises that affected vehicles should not be operated until repaired. Contact your dealer immediately.
NHTSA ID
14V816000
Manufacturer Campaign
AF01
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
39
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 23, 2014
Completion Rate
97.44

Defect Summary

Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 porsche 918 vehicles manufactured february 25, 2014, to september 18, 2014. the front lower control arms may fracture.

Safety Consequence

The fracture of a lower control arm while the vehicle is being drivem increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. the recall began on may 29, 2015. owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is af01. note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until it has been remedied.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V816000 or campaign AF01.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
  4. Do not drive your vehicle until the repair is completed. Ask about loaner cars or free towing.
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FAQ: Recall 14V816000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V816000?

NHTSA recall 14V816000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on December 23, 2014. It addresses: Front lower control arms may fracture. The recall affects approximately 39 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V816000 or the manufacturer campaign number AF01. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

What does "Do Not Drive" mean for this recall?

NHTSA has flagged this recall as Do Not Drive, meaning the defect poses an immediate safety risk and affected vehicles should not be operated until they are repaired. Owners should contact their dealer immediately and may be eligible for free towing or a loaner vehicle while awaiting parts.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.