NHTSA Recall 03V027000: Strap/webbing (child seat)
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 48 vehicles. It affects 2002 Porsche GT2.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V027000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | A303 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT › TETHER › STRAP/WEBBING |
| Report received | January 29, 2003 |
| Owner notification | July 28, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain two-seat, two-door coupe model passenger vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." these vehicles were not equipped with a top tether anchorage as required by the standard. Owners who wish to use a child restraint with the air bag deactivation device requiring a top tether in the front passenger seat cannot correctly install the seat due to the lack of the top tether anchorage.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the child may not be properly protected.
Remedy
Dealers will install the tether anchorage. Owner notification began on 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.
Notes
Porsche recall no. A303.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 covered by recall 03V027000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Porsche GT2 | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.