| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V656000 |
| Summary | Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' |
| Consequence | Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19961101 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 03V004000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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). |
Data updated June 2024
2003 Porsche Boxster Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2003 Porsche Boxster have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2003 Porsche Boxster has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2003 Porsche Boxster recalls?
A: The 2003 Porsche Boxster recalls include: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
A: Yes, the 2003 Porsche Boxster has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2003 Porsche Boxster recalls?
A: The 2003 Porsche Boxster recalls include: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.