Porsche 2017 Boxster Recall: Windshield Detachment Risk in Crashes
Porsche is recalling 2017 Boxster models due to windshield detachment risk in crashes, potentially increasing injury risk. Owners must have windshield rebonded free of charge by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Porsche is recalling certain 2017 Boxster vehicles because their windshields may detach during a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners must have the windshield rebonded at a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226326-porsche-2017-boxster-recall-windshield-detachment-risk-in-crashes.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226326-porsche-2017-boxster-recall-windshield-detachment-risk-in-crashes · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V135000
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“Porsche 2017 Boxster Recall: Windshield Detachment Risk in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226326-porsche-2017-boxster-recall-windshield-detachment-risk-in-crashes. Based on NHTSA recall #17V135000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V135000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the windshield separates during a crash, it can increase injury risk by failing to stay in place. This happens because the windshield wasn't properly bonded to the vehicle during manufacturing.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster models. The recall began on May 12, 2016, and applies to vehicles that may have windshield detachment issues.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Porsche Customer Service
Call 1-800-767-7243 to get the windshield rebonded at a dealer for free.
What NHTSA says to do
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will rebond the windshield, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2016. Owners may contact Porsche customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for the recall is AH04.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 9 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V135000 (February 3, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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