NHTSA recall 10V125000
Visibility › Sun/moon roof assembly
Porsche Boxster S
Reported Mar 30, 20109 vehicles affectedPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Built Feb 3, 2010 – Feb 11, 2010
The defect
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.
The risk
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 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.