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NHTSA 03V209πŸ“… Jun 6, 2003

2002 Porsche GT2 recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain coupe (two seater) passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the gross vehicle weight rating is incorrect on the certification label. The listed gvwr is 4,244 pounds and the correct value should be 3,814 pounds.

πŸ’₯ The risk

Owners would be misinformed of their vehicle's actual gvwr.

πŸ”§ The fix

Dealers will install a corrected certification label. (this recall will be conducted in conjunction with porsche's previous recall A303/03V-027 on the same vehicles for a FMVSS no. 225 noncompliance). Owner notification began july 28, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V209000
Manufacturer recall #
A207
Manufacturer
PORSCHE CARS OF NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
32
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-767-7243
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 28, 2003
Built
Oct 2, 2002 – Feb 5, 2003
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Porsche recall no. A207.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V209 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V209?

2002 Porsche GT2. 32 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Porsche dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-767-7243.