Recall 98V-113
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recalled the 1997 Porsche Boxster: Electrical system (ignition, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-113
- Reported
- May 22, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 3,217 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The ignition switch can crack and cause electrical failures.
The risk
This condition can cause failure of the air conditioning, heater blower, headlamps, and windshield wipers.
The fix
Dealers will install a new type ignition switch.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Porsche Boxster 1997