PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V113000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| PORSCHE | BOXSTER | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-06-08 | 1998-05-22 | 1998-05-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3217
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE IGNITION SWITCH CAN CRACK AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FAILURES.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING, HEATER BLOWER, HEADLAMPS, AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TYPE IGNITION SWITCH.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 8, 1998.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
