Atlanta, GA – March 18, 2024 – Porsche (OTCMKTS:POAHY) is recalling 8,101 2020-2024 Porsche 911 sport cars because of windshields or rear windows that may detach in a crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
Recall summary
In the affected vehicles, the rear windows and windshields were not glued correctly to the body of the car due to a supplier error. This may cause them to detach in a crash, which would minimize “the full protective effect” of the airbags.
Recall risks
The defect augments the risk of injury.
Warning signs
An insufficiently bonded windshield or rear window may cause water leaks. The driver may also perceive “wind noise.”
Other Porsche recalls
In January 2024, Porsche recalled over 40,000 hybrid cars and SUVs over a risk of fire, as reported.
A potential fire was also the cause of another Porsche recall, which took place in February 2023 and affected various Panamera models.
The repair
Dealers will replace the windows and the windshields free of charge.
Owners should receive letters with more information on April 26, 2024.
Is your vehicle a part of this recall?
This Porsche windshield recall affects more than 8,000 sports cars. To do a Porsche recall check and see if yours is one of them, please use MotorSafety’s free vehicle lookup tool.