1997 Porsche Boxster recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Porsche Boxster, covering 16,189 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 03V004000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tiptronic transmissions. The bearing sleeves can seize in the intermediate selector levers.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 98V112000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The ignition switch can crack and cause electrical failures.
- Risk
- This condition can cause failure of the air conditioning, heater blower, headlamps, and windshield wipers.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new type ignition switch.
Recall number 98V113000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1997 Porsche Boxster recalls
How do I check if my 1997 Porsche Boxster has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1997 Porsche Boxster have?
3, covering power train and electrical system.
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