Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V027000 Reported January 29, 2003

Porsche/fmvss 225/top tether anchorage

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Child Seat · 48 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V027000
Manufacturer Campaign
A303
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Component
Child Seat
Vehicles Affected
48
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 29, 2003

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

In the event of a crash, the child may not be properly protected.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V027000 or campaign A303.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V027000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V027000?

NHTSA recall 03V027000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on January 29, 2003. It addresses: Porsche/fmvss 225/top tether anchorage. The recall affects approximately 48 vehicles, with the defect involving the Child Seat component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V027000 or the manufacturer campaign number A303. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.