NHTSA Campaign Id 03V209000; Date: Jun. 4, 2003
Owners would be misinformed of their vehicle's actual gvwr.
Recalled Vehicles:2002 Porsche GT2
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars Of North America
Affected Units:: 32
Recall Summary: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.
How to 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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 28, 2003
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