Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V351000 Reported September 24, 2003

Porsche/certification label incorrect

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · Equipment · 326 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03V351000
Manufacturer Campaign
A401
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
326
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 24, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, the affected vehicles may be missing the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and gross axle weight ratings (gawr) on the certification label as required by part 567.4(g)(3) and (g)(4).

Safety Consequence

The vehicle operator will not be informed of the vehicle's gvwr and gawr.

Corrective Action

Dealers will apply the corrected label. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

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 03V351000 or campaign A401.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03V351000

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

What is recall 03V351000?

NHTSA recall 03V351000 was issued by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. on September 24, 2003. It addresses: Porsche/certification label incorrect. The recall affects approximately 326 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Porsche Cars North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V351000 or the manufacturer campaign number A401. 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.