Recall 10V125000: 2011 Porsche Boxster S

Report received

Mar 30, 2010

Manufacturer

Porsche cars north america, inc.

Potentially affected

9vehicles

Model years

2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Porsche Boxster S1 complaints