NHTSA recall 98V-112 (98V112000)

power train recall reported May 22, 1998 - about 738 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V112000
Also written as: 98V-112
Reported: May 22, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~738
Component: power train

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TIPTRONIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE BEARING SLEEVES CAN SEIZE IN THE INTERMEDIATE SELECTOR LEVERS.

Why it is dangerous

THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER BECOMES INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO MOVE RESULTING IN FAILURE TO ACTIVATE THE SELECTOR LEVER.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED BEARING SLEEVES OF THE LEVER WITH BEARING SLEEVES OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-112 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Porsche Boxster - 1997

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