| Make : PORSCHE | Model : GT2 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20021002 - 20030205 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V209000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030728 | Date Received by ODI: 20030604 | Date Added to Database: 20030606 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS OF NORTH AMERICA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: A207 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 32 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
OWNERS WOULD BE MISINFORMED OF THEIR VEHICLE'S ACTUAL GVWR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABEL. (THIS RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PORSCHES 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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 567 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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