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Recall 16V-520

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. recalled the 2015 Porsche 918 Spyder: Seat belts (front, anchorage).

At a glance

Campaign number
16V-520
Reported
July 8, 2016
Vehicles affected
306 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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-[removed]. Porsche's number for this recall is AG04.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles