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NHTSA Recall 03V209000: Labels (equipment)

PORSCHE CARS OF NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 32 vehicles. It affects 2002 Porsche GT2.

32
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2003
owners notified (July 28)
NHTSA campaign03V209000
Manufacturer campaignA207
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedJune 4, 2003
Owner notificationJuly 28, 2003
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

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 covered by recall 03V209000

Make and modelModel years
Porsche GT22002

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.