Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
The tiptronic transmission in your 2-door convertible has a cable that connects the ignition key to the gear selector. Sometimes, this cable wasn't adjusted correctly during assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the cable isn't adjusted right, you could accidentally roll away with your vehicle while it's parked, which could cause a crash. This is because the gear selector can shift out of 'P' (park) without you intending it to.
Free Fix
Your Porsche dealer will inspect and adjust the key-lock-cable to ensure it's working properly, and they'll do it for free. You should schedule the service as soon as you get the recall notice, and if there's a delay, contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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