Porsche Switch Recall 98V113000 (3,217 Vehicles)

The problem

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.

Contacts

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).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Porsche dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 98V113000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1997 Porsche Boxster	22	6	F

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1997 Porsche Boxster

Questions

Is the 98V113000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 98V113000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 98V113000 announced?

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. reported it to NHTSA on May 22, 1998. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Electrical system: switch Porsche recall