WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 9, 2017 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –
Improper Windshield Bonding/FMVSS 212
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V135000
Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Components: VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 21
| Vehicle Make | Model | Model Year(s) |
| PORSCHE | 718 BOXSTER | 2017 |
| PORSCHE | 911 | 2016 |
Summary: 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.”
Remedy: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche’s number for the recall is AH04.
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.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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