2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and Porsche 911 recall: windshield

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 2, 2017. It covers about 21 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 21
reported: Mar 2, 2017
owners notified: May 12, 2017
related complaints: 2

Visibility: windshield

What is wrong: 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.

Recall number 17V135000

Affected vehicles

Porsche 718 Boxster 2017 2017
Porsche 911 2017 2017

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about visibility problems.

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster 2017 Porsche 911

Questions about recall 17V135000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster and Porsche 911 windshield?

Yes. Recall 17V135000, reported on March 2, 2017, covers about 21 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V135000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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