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- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Problem
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2017 911 Carrera Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 911 Targa S, 911 Targa 4S, 911 Turbo Cabriolet, 718 Boxter and 718 Boxter S vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and 911 vehicles may have had their windshield improperly bonded during manufacturing. The windshield may not be securely attached, which means it could separate from the vehicle in a crash. The affected vehicles do not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 212 for windshield mounting.
If the windshield separates during a crash, the risk of injury increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
Porsche will notify owners, and authorized dealers will rebond the windshield free of charge. Owners can contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243, referencing recall number AH04. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Porsche 718 Boxster | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Porsche 911 | 2017 |