The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·10V125000·Announced 2010-03-30

Porsche Recalls 2011 Boxster Spyder for Sun Shield Locking Defect

Porsche is recalling 2011 Boxster Spyder vehicles because the sun shield locking hook may not engage correctly, increasing crash risk at high speeds.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (sun shield locking mechanism) that increases the risk of a crash at higher speeds, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain 2011 model year Boxster Spyder 2-door convertible passenger vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the sun shield (temporary soft top) assembly where the locking hook may not engage correctly into the lock catch positioned on the windscreen frame.

If the sun shield is not fully locked, it can open when traveling at higher speeds, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace both the locking hook and lock catch with redesigned components free of charge. This safety recall began on April 30, 2010. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE BOXSTER S
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Convertible / Soft Top
Hazard
Affected units
9

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BOXSTER S

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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