NHTSA Recall 03V004000: Automatic transmission (power train)
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 12,234 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Porsche Boxster.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V004000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A305 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | January 23, 2003 |
| Owner notification | July 15, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety 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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V004000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche Boxster | 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Porsche Boxster S | 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.