1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER Recalls (6)

Campaign:: 98E005000 on 02/26/1998
Component:: Air bags:on-off switch assembly
Affected:: 32
Defect:: Equipment description: child seating system air bag deactivation kit for use on 1997-1998 911 carrera s, carrera 4, carrera 4s, and turbo (1997 model only), part no. 993 803 283 00, and 1997-1998 boxster model vehicles, part nos. 996 803 283 00 and 996 803 083 00. due to a manufacturing problem, the contact buckle (which is part of the kit) does not deactivate the air bag(s).
Consequence:: In the event of a crash, this results in the deployment of the air bag(s) which could result in severe injury or death to the child seat occupant.
Correction:: Dealers will install a modified air bag deactivation kit.
Notes:: Owner notification is expected to begin march 2, 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).
Campaign:: 98V113000 on 05/26/1998
Component:: Electrical system:ignition:switch
Affected:: 3,217
Defect:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the ignition switch can crack and cause electrical failures.
Consequence:: This condition can cause failure of the air conditioning, heater blower, headlamps, and windshield wipers.
Correction:: Dealers will install a new type ignition switch.
Notes:: 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).
Campaign:: 98V112000 on 05/26/1998
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Manufactured:: 10/21/1996 - 07/30/1997
Affected:: 738
Defect:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with tiptronic transmissions. the bearing sleeves can seize in the intermediate selector levers.
Consequence:: The transmission selector lever becomes increasingly difficult to move resulting in failure to activate the selector lever.
Correction:: Dealers will replace the affected bearing sleeves of the lever with bearing sleeves of an improved design.
Notes:: 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).
Campaign:: 03V004000 on 02/03/2003
Component:: Power train:automatic transmission
Manufactured:: 10/31/1996 - 05/14/2002
Affected:: 12,234
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.
Consequence:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
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).
Campaign:: 09E012000 on 04/06/2009
Component:: Exterior lighting
Affected:: 16,270
Defect:: Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by sabersport.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:: 09E025000 on 05/10/2009
Component:: Exterior lighting:headlights
Affected:: 42,540
Defect:: Dope, inc. is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
Consequence:: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:: Dope, inc. will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on july 28, 2009. owners may contact dope, inc. at 1-626-272-1798.
Notes:: This recall only pertains to aftermarket replacement equipment and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles produced by the vehicle manufacturer.in order to determine if your aftermarket lamp assembly is affected by this noncompliance, please review the list of model numbers provided to us by dope, inc.the list can be found under "document search" located at the bottom of your screen. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

1997 PORSCHE BOXSTER TSBs (54)

Bulletin:: 9801
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Campaign information on replacement of the air bag deactivation device in conjunction with the porsche child seat system. *yc
Bulletin:: 6823
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Vehicles with vin 98_ws620827 and 98_wu620210 may exhibit a loose cover for the sun visor mirror. *tt
Bulletin:: 6102
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Vehicles produced propr to vin 986vs625601 may experience wind noise at bottom of b-pillar with hardtop installed. *tt
Bulletin:: 1010
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Information on replacing crankshaft sealing ring. *yc
Bulletin:: 198
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Concerns with the check engine light illuminating. *yc
Bulletin:: 1374
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Information on the replacement of the crakshft seal - belt pulley side. *yc
Bulletin:: 4427
Component:: 200000 wheels
Summary:: Technical information concerning spare wheel removal. *yc
Bulletin:: 6692
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Installation of roof cargo container (with roof transport system). *tt
Bulletin:: 9732
Component:: 162300 structure:body:door
Summary:: Concerns with door wiring harness plug connections. *tt
Bulletin:: 9702
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Replacing air bag control uint.
Bulletin:: 2454
Component:: 033110 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:: Vacuum line failed. yd
Bulletin:: 6315
Component:: 160000 structure
Summary:: Installing the aerokit front spoiler, rear spoiler and side member panels. *tt
Bulletin:: 1586
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Technical information on vehicles exhibiting cylinder head oil leak at seal plug. *tt
Bulletin:: 6800
Component:: 350000 equipment
Summary:: Technical information regarding speedster rear end (rear cover). *tt
Bulletin:: 15139
Component:: 061100 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Summary:: Information regarding rough idle and check engine lamp on. *yh
Bulletin:: 401
Component:: 012200 steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Summary:: System control units being returned to the service test center as warranty goods. *yh
Bulletin:: 5A00
Component:: 103300 power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Summary:: Information regarding selector lever button popping off when selecting drive positions. *yh
Bulletin:: 501
Component:: 121000 exterior lighting:headlights
Summary:: Moisture accumulation iside the headlight assembly. *yh
Bulletin:: 8702
Component:: 115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:: Subject regarding electrical plug on heating / air conditioning control. *jg
Bulletin:: 201
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Subject regarding water drainage in front cowl area. *slc
Bulletin:: 601
Component:: 033100 service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum
Summary:: Brake booster seal at the firewall changed. *tt
Bulletin:: 7018
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Concerns with clicking noises from the center of instrument panel in the knee protector strip area. *tt
Bulletin:: 7018
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Concerns with clicking noises from the instrument panel on the passenger side. *tt
Bulletin:: 4650
Component:: 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:: Concerns with corrosion on the brake discs. *tt
Bulletin:: 9757
Component:: 114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:: Concerns regarding damage to the seat wiring harness under the left front seat. *tt
Bulletin:: 4A01
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Summer tire summary supplement. *tt
Bulletin:: 402
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Complaints about the dual mass flywheel due to transmission noises (rattling, knocking noise). *tt
Bulletin:: 402
Component:: 111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:: Battery maintenance prior to vehicle delivery. *tt
Bulletin:: 302
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Engine oils approved by porsche. *tt
Bulletin:: 1A01
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Crankcases and bearing housing use for repairs/replacement parts. *tt
Bulletin:: 104
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Return of control units and diagnosable components. *tt
Bulletin:: 1197
Component:: 162000 structure:body
Summary:: Attachment of windstop middle section on roll-over bar. windstop noises when driving (rattling, clicking). *mj
Bulletin:: 404
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Summer tires and wheel summary. *mj
Bulletin:: 204
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Summer tires wheels and spacer ring. *mj
Bulletin:: 300
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Engine oil leak by crankshaft seal. *mj
Bulletin:: 0404
Component:: 110000 electrical system
Summary:: Software update pst2 version 24.0 not for pixis. porsche boxster. model year 1997. *mj
Bulletin:: 204
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Engine oil leak by crankshaft seal. *mj
Bulletin:: 699
Component:: 140000 air bags
Summary:: Airbag warning light comes on. fault codes 45, 46, 48 and 49. *tt
Bulletin:: 5717
Component:: 171100 latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Summary:: Clicking / grating noises coming from door lock area. *tt
Bulletin:: 2005
Component:: 071110 fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Summary:: Aluminum look fuel cap. boxster. *tt
Bulletin:: 501
Component:: 190000 tires
Summary:: Winter tires, wheels, snow chains and spacer rings - status of 07/2002. *tt
Bulletin:: 105
Component:: 101100 power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Summary:: Clutch pedal does not fully reach its original position. *tt
Bulletin:: 1359
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: New crankshaft sealing ring on flywheel side. *tt
Bulletin:: 1359
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Installing ptfe (polytetrafluoroethylene) crankshaft seals on replacement engines. *tt
Bulletin:: 101005
Component:: 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:: Handling ptfe crankshaft seals. 8jb
Bulletin:: D76
Component:: 072200 fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Summary:: Parts withdrawn. porsche cars north americ requests return of the following unit to pcna, but only in cases where the defect is visible: part number 955 110 235 01, description fuel line. *pe
Bulletin:: D77
Component:: 136100 visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Summary:: Parts withdraw; porsche cars north america requests return of the following units to pcna: part numbers 955 628 320 00 and 955 628 321 00; description tip switch. *pe
Bulletin:: PK-D8-16
Component:: 980000 unknown or other
Summary:: Porsche: information on how to read the vin. *rm
Bulletin:: TI-39-12
Component:: 125100 exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Summary:: Porsche: the instrument cluster displays warning of brake light remains on. *pe
Bulletin:: TI-58-12
Component:: 116000 electrical system:ignition
Summary:: Porsche: procedural information provided regarding the replacing of faulty cracked ignition coils on certain vehicles. model 1997-2013 boxster (986), boxster/cayman (987), carrera (996 & 997). *pe
Bulletin:: 122-N7K2Y-06
Component:: 060000 engine (pws)
Summary:: Concerns: ignition coil with part nos. 997.602.104.00 and 997.602.107.00 information: procedure for replacing faulty ignition coils. cracks in the ignition coil housing (figure 1) can cause corrosion, which can result in a rough-running
Bulletin:: 122-X9V7W-05
Component:: 021210 suspension:front:springs:coil springs
Summary:: Subject: replacing the coil spring on the front axle during repairs information: coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. notes: during repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar de
Bulletin:: 122-U4T9K-05
Component:: 022110 suspension:rear:springs:coil springs
Summary:: Subject: replacing the coil spring on the rear axle during repairs information: coil spring for the respective chassis no longer available. notes: during repairs, the faulty coil spring will be replaced by a new coil spring of similar des
Bulletin:: 122-M2T3L-09
Component:: 060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:: Subject: cleaning cooling system. information: engine oil in cooling system (coolant warning light comes on).

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