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Recall 1998108 — PORSCHE BOXSTER 1997

Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database · Canada · 1998-05-27

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Agency
Transport Canada Vehicle Recall Database
Recall identifier
1998108
Date of alert
1998-05-27
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk type
recall
Brand
PORSCHE
Product category
Car
Product type
Vehicle
Reported risk: THE IGNITION SWITCH HOUSING MAY CRACK WHICH MAY CAUSE THE IGNITION KEY TO STICK DURING ACTUATION. A CONSEQUENCE OF A STICKING KEY MAY BE FAILURE OF VARIOUS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS INCLUDING HEADLAMPS AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS. CORRECTION: DEPENDING ON THE VIN RANGE, VEHICLES WILL EITHER HAVE THE COMPLETE STEERING LOCK WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGN OR ONLY THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED WITH A NEW DESIGN.
Primary source: https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?la

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