| NHTSA Recall # | 114157 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 15V335000 |
| MFG Compaign # | AF05 |
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Supplier | PORSCHE |
| Brand | PORSCHE |
| Model | 918 SPYDER |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADI |
| Date of notification | 13/07/15 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 25/02/14 |
| End date of manufacturing | 29/04/15 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 01/06/15 |
| Report created | 01/06/15 |
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| Estimated number of affected units | 223 |
| Defect summary | Porsche cars north america, inc. (porsche) is recalling certain model year 2015 918 spyder vehicles manufactured february 25, 2014, to april 29, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness for the left rear radiator fan may contact an engine heat insulation plate. |
| Consequence summary | If the harness contacts the insulation plate, the harness may chafe and result in an electrical short which could increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action | Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and secure it to a coolant tube using a tie-wrap clip, free of charge. The recall began on july 13, 2015. Owners may contact porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porche's number for this recall is af05. Note: the wiring harness could short and result in a fire even when the vehicle is unattended. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |