| Issue ID | 639717 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10199069 |
| Manufacurer | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Brand | PORSCHE |
| Model | BOXSTER (987) |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 04/08/07 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Brand new car (1 week old) with 400 total miles. Attempted to switch from 1st to 2nd gear in stop and go traffic, clutch pedal stuck to the floor with 2nd gear engaged. Was unable to operate the clutch, although it remained engaged in 2nd gear. As traffic came to a stop, vehicle stalled due to inability to disengage the clutch. Was not able to engage 1st gear or restart the car. After blocking traffic for 5+ minutes, was able to force gear level into 1st gear and restart the ignition, moving forward. Was not able to disengage the clutch to switch gears. After towing, dealer examined car and replaced clutch master cylinder. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 418 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
| VIN pattern | WP0AB29808UXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 27/07/07 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
| Transmission type | MAN |
| Vehicle speed | 15 |
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