Porsche 918 Spyder gets another recall

Porsche has initiated a second “precautionary” recall for the $845,000 hybrid 918 Spyder, this time for an inspection of the electrical wiring harness for a radiator fan.

The recall affects 223 vehicles in the United States that were manufactured before the end of April 2015. Porsche says the harness could be damaged by one of the carbon fiber components on the car.

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2014 -- or The Year of Many Recalls, as it will be known to gearheads yet unborn -- saw well over 60 million vehicles flagged for everything from sketchy ignition switches to exploding airbags.

As a quick refresher, the 918 uses a 4.6-liter V8 and two synchronous electric motors to deliver 875 hp and 944 lb-ft of torque. Power is fed to all four wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual.

Owners will be contacted by Porsche soon; the service visit will, of course, be free of charge and take about a half a day. If the part is damaged, techs will replace it. If not, they may relocate it to a safer area.

Concerned owners can call Porsche customer service at (800) 767-7243.

JAKE LINGEMAN - Jake Lingeman is Road Test Editor at Autoweek, reviewing and reporting on cars, car tech and the world at large.

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