NHTSA Campaign 10V125000 — PORSCHE BOXSTER S 2011 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Reference copy of an official recall record (no advice provided). Campaign: 10V125000. Vehicle: PORSCHE BOXSTER S. Component: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.
Overview
| Campaign Number | 10V125000 |
|---|---|
| Make / Model | PORSCHE BOXSTER S |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
Official summary
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.
Official 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.
Official 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.
Official 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
Recall records in this campaign
Full record fields (non-empty)
| Record ID | 82797 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Campaign Number | 10V125000 |
| Make | PORSCHE |
| Model | BOXSTER S |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Manufacturer Name | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufacturing Begin Date | 2010-02-03 |
| Manufacturing End Date | 2010-02-11 |
| Record Type Code | V |
| Potentially Affected Units | 9 |
| Action Date | 2010-04-30 |
| Initiator Code | MFR |
| Manufacturer (Display) | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Report Date | 2010-03-30 |
| Notification Date | 2010-03-30 |
| Official Summary | 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. |
| Official 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. |
| Official 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. |
| Official Notes / Contact | 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> . |
| NHTSA Record Key | 000035599000863773000000239 |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Do Not Sell | No |