Porsche recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Porsche has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2011 boxster spyder 2 door convertible passenger vehicles. It is possible that the locking hook on the sun shield (temporary soft top) may not engage correctly into the lock catch which is positioned on the windscreen frame of the vehicle.
What could happen
If the sun shield is not fully locked, the sun shield can open when travelling at higher speeds increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will have both the locking hook and lock catch replaced with redesigned components. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 30, 2010. Owners may contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Vehicles covered
- Porsche Boxster S 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V125000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 30, 2010
- Owners notified
- Apr 30, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 9
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 3, 2010 to Feb 11, 2010
- Part
- Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Porsche recall: Exterior lighting Aug 30, 2022
- Porsche recall: Power train Sep 1, 2021
- Porsche recall: Seat belts Aug 5, 2011
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.