Recall 10V125000 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY Defect in 2011-2011 PORSCHE BOXSTER S

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RECALL This recall affects up to 9 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 10V125000
Manufacturer PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles Affected 9
Component VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

IF THE SUN SHIELD IS NOT FULLY LOCKED, THE SUN SHIELD CAN OPEN WHEN TRAVELLING AT HIGHER SPEEDS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

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