Vehicle recall R/2024/243

Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman recall: ARA7 Recall campaign - Replace shift cable

DVSA recall R/2024/243 names the Porsche Boxster and Porsche Cayman. It was launched 5 June 2024. It covers vehicles built 23 June 2023 to 21 March 2024.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2024/243
Launched: 5 June 2024
Issued by: PORSCHE
Manufacturer reference: ARA7
Vehicles: see each model below

What can go wrong

On affected vehicles the transmission shift cable may have had the safety clip on the shift cable incorrectly fitted or the cable sheath on the shift cable may be damaged resulting in the risk of a roll away incident after the vehicle is placed in park (P) if the parking brake is not applied.

The fix

Replace shift cable

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Porsche Boxster	23 June 2023 to 21 March 2024	3
Porsche Cayman	23 June 2023 to 21 March 2024	not recorded

Is a specific car affected? A recall lists models and build dates, not individual vehicles, so these pages cannot tell you whether one car is included. Enter the registration on the DVSA vehicle recall checker on GOV.UK, or give the vehicle identification number (VIN) to the manufacturer or one of its dealers. Buying used? Ask the seller for proof that any recall work was done.

Other recalls for these models

R/2024/001 On affected vehicles the rear spoiler setting may not meet specifications due to incorrect coding during production making it too high. The high-mounted brake light may become less visible while driving and the aerodynamics of the vehicle may change. 20 December 2023, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman
R/2022/035 The fitted tyres may adversely affect vehicle emission outputs 10 January 2022, Porsche Boxster
R/2021/314 Rear axle carrier side parts may not meet required specifications 15 September 2021, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman
R/2021/139 Connecting rods installed may not be to specification 24 March 2021, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman
R/2020/026 The tightness of the high pressure fuel line on cylinder bank 2 cannot be guaranteed due to a manufacturing error 5 February 2020, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Cayman
R/2019/250 Air bag control unit may have been installed with a faulty capacitor 23 August 2019, Porsche Boxster, Porsche Panamera, Porsche 911 and others

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

Recall wording is DVSA's, with capitals and punctuation tidied and American spellings such as tire, center and windshield given in British English. We list a recall when its make and model match a car or van family with at least 1,000 DVSA MOT tests from 2022 to 2025, and when the maker of the vehicle issued it.

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