12/30/2014 1:06:00 AM
NEWS BRIEFS
Faulty Axle Fasteners Prompt Porsche Recall
Porsche is recalling the 918 Spyder to replace front axle fasteners – the second recall since the “plug-in-hybrid hypercar” debuted, Car & Driver reports. The recall affects 205 cars, including 43 in the U.S. and Canada.
“Porsche is being secretive about the specific component in question and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as is usual, is slow to post the filing,” writes Clifford Atiyeh of Car & Driver.
“Porsche says all pertinent customers have been contacted, that none of the fasteners have failed in owners’ hands, and that repairs will take two days to complete starting at the ‘onset of 2015.'”
This year is on track to be the biggest ever for recalls, with the U.S. automotive industry on pace to surpass the record 30.8 million vehicles recalled in 2004.
One of the highest profile fastener-related recalls in 2014 belongs to Porsche, which recalled all 785 of its 2014 911 GT3s – including about 400 units in the U.S – after two European editions spontaneously burst into flames earlier this year.
“Engine damage resulted from a loosened screw joint on the connecting rod,” Porsche said in a statement. “The loose connecting rod damaged the crankcase, which in both cases led to leakage of oil which then ignited.”
Porsche reportedly told owners to stop driving their cars and promised to replace the engine in each unit with minimal inconvenience to the owners.
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