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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 17V135📅 Mar 6, 2017

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster & 2017 Porsche 911 recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's 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."

💥 The risk

In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V135000
Manufacturer recall #
AH04
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Vehicles affected
21
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Owner phone
1-800-767-7243
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 12, 2017
Built
Mar 10, 2017 – Jan 28, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V135 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V135?

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster & 2017 Porsche 911. 21 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-7243.