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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V135000·Announced 2017-03-02

Porsche Recalls 2017 911 and 718 Boxster for Windshield Bonding Defect

Porsche is recalling 2017 911 and 718 Boxster vehicles because the windshield may not be properly bonded, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (windshield detachment) that increases the risk of injury in a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. 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. The recall addresses a manufacturing defect where the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As a result, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury. The recall began on May 12, 2016.

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield free of charge. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04. 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.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911, 718 BOXSTER
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Windshield
Hazard
Affected units
21

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 (2)

  • 911
  • 718 BOXSTER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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