Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield may not be properly attached, which could cause it to come loose in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the windshield separates, you could be at risk of injury in a crash because it won't provide the necessary protection.
Free Fix
Porsche will fix this for free by rebonding the windshield. They'll contact you to schedule an appointment at a dealership.
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Original — What Happened
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."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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