How many recalls does the 1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER have?

The 1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER has 4 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER?

The most recent recall was issued on January 23, 2003 and relates to the power train:automatic transmission system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 1 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER Recalls Canada & USA

1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER Recalls — Canada & USA

The 1997 Porsche Boxster has 4 recalls, the most serious affecting Tiptronic automatic transmission models: a misadjusted key-lock cable can allow the shifter to move out of park without the parking brake engaged, leaving the vehicle free to roll. A separate Tiptronic concern involves the bearing sleeves inside the shift selector mechanism seizing up, which makes the selector progressively harder to move and can eventually prevent shifting altogether. The remaining two recalls both trace back to the ignition switch housing, which can crack and cause a range of electrical failures including headlights, windshield wipers, air conditioning, and the heater blower. The key can also stick in the ignition as a result of the same cracking.

All 4 Recalls

Show:

NHTSA (USA)High Risk

January 23, 2003

1997 PORSCHE BOXSTERNHTSA Campaign #03V004000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Other Model Years

1998 (1)

1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER Recalls — Canada & USA

Summary

All 4 Recalls

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Other Model Years

Other PORSCHE Models

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy