2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER S RECALL - #22V656000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Information provided by the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
•
Send to a friend
•
Hide Form
Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER S |
|
| Manufacturer |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/31/2022 |
| Influenced by |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/28/2022 |
| # Affected |
222,858 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
|
|
| Description |
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche) is recalling certain 2003-2020 Porsche Macan, Cayenne, Panamera, and Cayman S, 2001-2004 Boxster, Boxster S, 2004 Boxster 50 JAHRE SPYDER 550 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of all affected models and model years. The caps that cover the low-beam headlight horizontal adjustment screws are missing, which can allow the headlights to be improperly adjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Consequences |
Improperly adjusted headlights may not illuminate the road properly, or cause a glare to oncoming drivers, which can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Dealers will inspect the headlights for sealing caps and install missing caps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Porsche's customer service at 1-800-767-7243. Porsche's number for this recall is ANB4. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov. |
| See also |
2003 PORSCHE BOXSTER S Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
|
| Technical Service Bulletins |
Sep 02, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved C20 engine oils for all Porsche models using C20 oil.
Sep 02, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine C30 engine oils for all Porsche vehicles using C30 oil.
Sep 02, 2021 - 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
Sep 02, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
List of approved engine oils for all Porsche models using C40 oil.
Sep 02, 2021 - 350000 EQUIPMENT
Special tools information on new Redline Dual Purpose Diagnostic Leak Locator.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
|
|