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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V004📅 Feb 4, 2003

2000–2003 Porsche Boxster & 2000–2003 Porsche Boxster S recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V004000
Manufacturer recall #
A305
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
12,234
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-545-8039
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 15, 2003
Built
Nov 1, 1996 – May 15, 2002
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Porsche recall no. A305.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V004 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V004?

2000–2003 Porsche Boxster & 2000–2003 Porsche Boxster S. 12,234 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-545-8039.