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2005 Porsche BOXSTER S Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	878268
Internal NHTSA #	10423382
Manufacurer	PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	PORSCHE
Model	BOXSTER S
Model Year	2005
File date	21/07/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	While pulling away from a stop light in light city traffic, engine suddenly had reduced power output immediately followed by loud sounds of loose metal parts through out the engine compartment. Upon inspection by a porsche specialist, he determined that the engine had suffered intermediate shaft failure which caused catastrophic engine failure by allowing the valves to make contact with the piston heads and shredding ball bears which sent metal shaving through the oiling system. The engine is considered non-repairable and requires a complete replacement engine.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	44614
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	PORTABLE SAFETY COMPLAINT FORM (PDF)
City and State	SANTA ROSA, CA
VIN pattern	WP0CB29895UXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
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Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
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Vehicle speed	25
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2005 Porsche BOXSTER S Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2005 Porsche BOXSTER S Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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