1997 Porsche Boxster

1997 Porsche Boxster Recalls

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1997 Porsche Boxster Recalls

1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V112000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 22, 1998

Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 738
Model Affected
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER

1997 Porsche Boxster Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE BEARING SLEEVES CAN SEIZE IN THE INTERMEDIATE SELECTOR LEVERS.

Defect Consequence:
THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER BECOMES INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO MOVE RESULTING IN FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE SELECTOR LEVER.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED BEARING SLEEVES OF THE LEVER WITH BEARING SLEEVES OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
738

Notes:
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER Recall ID from NHTSA: 98V113000
Auto Recall Date:
MAY 22, 1998

Vehicle Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 3217
Model Affected
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER

1997 Porsche Boxster Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN CRACK AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURES.

Defect Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER BLOWER, HEADLAMPS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE IGNITION SWITCH.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3217

Notes:
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER Recall ID from NHTSA: 03V004000
Auto Recall Date:
JAN 23, 2003

Vehicle Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 12234
Model Affected
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER

1997 Porsche Boxster Defect Summary:
CERTAIN 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TIPTRONIC (AUTOMATIC) TRANSMISSION MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH AN INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED KEY-LOCK-CABLE DOWN TO THE SHIFT SELECTOR. IF THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE IS NOT ADJUSTED CORRECTLY, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE IGNITION KEY WILL SNAG UPON BEING REMOVED FRO THE IGNITION LOCK OR THE SLECTOR LEVER CAN BE SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED AND THE LOCKING BUTTON OPERATED.

Defect Consequence:
IF THE SELECTOR LEVER IS THEN SHIFTED FROM POSITION "P" TO POSITION "R, N OR D" WITH THE VEHICLE PARKED, AND IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT ON, THE VHEICLE WILL NOT BE SECURED FROM INADVERTENLY ROLLING AWAY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE ADJUSTMENT AND, REGARDLESS OF THE RESULTS OF THIS INSPECTION, THE KEY-LOCK-CABLE MUST ALSO BE ADJUSTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
12234

Notes:
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. A305
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER Recall ID from NHTSA: 98E005000
Auto Recall Date:
FEB 24, 1998

Vehicle Component: AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 32
Model Affected
1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER

1997 Porsche Boxster Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: CHILD SEATING SYSTEM AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT FOR USE ON 1997-1998 911 CARRERA S, CARRERA 4, CARRERA 4S, AND TURBO (1997 MODEL ONLY), PART NO. 993 803 283 00, AND 1997-1998 BOXSTER MODEL VEHICLES, PART NOS. 996 803 283 00 AND 996 803 083 00. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, THE CONTACT BUCKLE (WHICH IS PART OF THE KIT) DOES NOT DEACTIVATE THE AIR BAG(S).

Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THIS RESULTS IN THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG(S) WHICH COULD RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE CHILD SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED AIR BAG DEACTIVATION KIT.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
32

Notes:
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.