Ignition Switch problems of the 1997 Porsche Boxster

The contact owns a 1997 Porsche Boxster. The contact stated the ignition switch was cracked and causing electrical failures to the air conditioner, wipers and head lights. The contact notices a recall under NHTSA campaign id number: 98v113000 (electrical system:ignition:switch) but was advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact stated that the manufacturer should extend the recall since the failure was a known safety defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Electrical system: ignition switch failure. The same failure as recall #w03 in 1998. Dealer replaced switch in 1999, ignition switch cracked and failed again 2005. I am told by Porsche my vehicel is not covered under the recall.

Nhtsa: 98-v-113-000:vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The ignition switch can crack and cause electrical failures. Consumer stated has the same problem, however this vehicle was not recall due to the VIN#.

Recall 98v113000. Was issued concerning ignition switch failure. Caller said her car had same failure as mentioned in recall. Dealer said this car was not included in recall. Manufacturer said this car was not under warranty , and not in the recall, and will offer no help. Also, another recall 98e005000. Concerning air bags was mentioned. Caller said they will not help her with this recall either. Caller has paid for problems that should be under these recalls.