NHTSA Recall 17V135000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V135000; Date: Mar. 2, 2017
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster; 2017 Porsche 911
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 21
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
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), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 12, 2017
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