2002 PORSCHE GT2 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 PORSCHE GT2
The 2002 PORSCHE GT2 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2, potentially affecting up to 80 vehicles.
Recall 03V027000 — CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING
| 48 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Recall 03V209000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 32 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THAT THE CAR TEMPERATURE WENT HIGHER THAN NORMAL. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS LEAKING SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF COOLANT. TOWED THE CAR BACK HOME. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS NOTICED THAT THERE WAS SOME COOLANT COMING OUT FROM THE GLUED METAL PARTS THAT IS ALSO ATTACHED TO THE COOLANT HOSE. THE PART NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED IN ORDER TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 PORSCHE GT2 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
No. D753 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - LED Headlight. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers in the attached PDF.
No. D753 — VISIBILITY/WIPER
Parts information for Parts Withdrawal - LED Headlight. Vehicles affected are cars that use the part numbers in the attached PDF.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 PORSCHE GT2
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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