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NHTSA recall 17V135000

Visibility · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

March 2, 2017report date
21units affected
Vehicle recalltype
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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…

Why it matters: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster, 2017 Porsche 911.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 17V135000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.