Porsche 718, 911 Recall R/2017/097: Bonding On Windscreen Is Insufficient, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 2 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 149
- vehicles in the UK
- AH04
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Porsche recalled 718, 911 vehicles built between 10 January 2017 and 10 February 2017. On 911 Cabriolet and Targa models only the windscreen may have been fitted with insufficient bonding product. The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the likely affected vehicles and rebond the windscreen. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On 911 Cabriolet and Targa models only the windscreen may have been fitted with insufficient bonding product. There is a possibility that the windscreen could detach from the vehicle in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: BONDING ON WINDSCREEN IS INSUFFICIENT Defect: On 911 Cabriolet and Targa models only the windscreen may have been fitted with insufficient bonding product. There is a possibility that the windscreen could detach from the vehicle in the event of an accident. Remedy: Recall the likely affected vehicles and rebond the windscreen.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: bonding on windscreen is insufficient.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: recall the likely affected vehicles and rebond the windscreen.
Are You Affected?
718, 911 built between 10 January 2017 and 10 February 2017 may be included. Porsche estimates 149 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Porsche, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Porsche.
- Book with any franchised Porsche dealer, quoting the campaign code AH04 or the DVSA reference R/2017/097. See how to get a Porsche recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 911Check rear seat belt buckles and rework if necessary | Urgent | R/2025/077 | |
| 911, GT4 RS, Panamera, Spyder RSStop Use & Safety Recall: Wheel attachment with central locking | Book soon | R/2024/427 | |
| 911Check front and rear windows and replace if necessary | Low | R/2024/140 | |
| 911On affected vehicles the side airbag installed in bucket seats may be activated unnecessarily | Urgent | R/2023/319 | |
| 911The screw connection of the pressure input rod of the brake booster was not carried out according to regulations | Urgent | R/2021/317 |
This is one of 122 Porsche recalls in DVSA’s data. The Porsche recall launched before it was R/2017/050 on 15 Feb 2017, for fuel injection pipes may become insecure. The one launched after it was R/2017/112 on 20 Mar 2017, for front passenger airbags may be deactivated. You can also see every Porsche recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/097, launched 2 March 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.