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NHTSA Recall 10V125000: Sun/moon roof assembly (visibility)

PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9 vehicles. It affects 2011 Porsche Boxster S.

9
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2010
owners notified (April 30)
NHTSA campaign10V125000
ComponentVISIBILITY › SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Report receivedMarch 30, 2010
Owner notificationApril 30, 2010
Initiated byManufacturer

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.

Safety 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.

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.

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> .

Vehicles covered by recall 10V125000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche Boxster S2011

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.