Porsche recalls some 918s for rear-axle problem


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Porsche has recalled some units of the 918 Spyder, the company's most expensive model, to fix a potential defect in the plug-in hybrid supercar's rear-axle components.

The issue was detected as part of regular quality checks and affected 46 cars, the company said in an emailed statement to Bloomberg.

"All customers were contacted individually by their responsible sales organization," Porsche said. The recall was completed in July and no accidents or injuries were reported related to the problem.

Production of the $845,000 plug-in hybrid, which was unveiled a year ago at the Frankfurt auto show, will be limited to 918 vehicles to underscore the exclusivity of the car and the brand.

The first models were delivered in March and Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller said in June that he expects the 918 to be sold out by the end of the year. "We won't sell a single additional model," Mueller said. "That would be unfair."

http://europe.autonews.com/article/...rsche-recalls-some-918s-for-rear-axle-problem
 

Porsche

Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, is a German automobile manufacturer specializing in high-performance sports cars, SUVs, and sedans, headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Owned by Volkswagen AG, it was founded in 1931 by Ferdinand Porsche. In its early days, Porsche was contracted by the German government to create a vehicle for the masses, which later became the Volkswagen Beetle. In the late 1940s, Ferdinand's son Ferry Porsche began building his car, which would result in the Porsche 356.
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