Badly Glued Front, Rear Windshields Force Recall of Porsche 911
Porsche has recalled just over 8,000 911s, because the windshield and/or rear window could become detached in the event of an accident.
According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the U.S. equivalent of Transport Canada, a total of 8101 2020-2024 911s are potentially affected by the issue. For the moment, no information concerning the versions affected has been shared.
In Canada, 1,180 vehicles are targeted by the recall campaign.
The problem
In some of the recalled 911s, the adhesive used to bond the windscreens and rear windows to the car may have been applied without the surface being free of residues at the time of factory installation. As a result, the adhesive bond might not be optimal.
Porsche became aware of the problem last November. Inspections revealed that the glass could partially detach in areas where adhesion is weaker. In the event of an accident, the windows might not be sufficiently bonded to remain on the vehicle.
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