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US recalls (2)
Equipment: other, labels
US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera, one 1997 BMW 750IL, and two 1986 BMW 635 CSI vehicles for failing to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111, "Rearview Mirrors." While performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, labels with an incorrect size font were applied to the passenger side mirror.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Drivers of these vehicles may not know the proximity of the objects in the passenger side mirror, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: US Specs will notify owners and correct the statement on the passenger mirror of the affected vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Seat belts: front, retractor
US Specs is recalling one 2002 Porsche Carrera 911. This vehicle fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." After performing conformity-related modifications for the US market, this vehicle was released with passenger seatbelts that lack the required Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Without the ALR function, the seatbelts do not allow for the secure installation of a child restraint, which can increase the risk of injury to a child during a crash.
Remedy: US Specs will notify the owner and replace all of the passenger seat belts, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2013. Owners may contact US Specs at 1-443-502-2331.
Owner complaints (9)
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Porsche 911. Among 33 model years of this model, it ranks #3 for the most complaints (median 3).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Engine | 6 | |
| Power train | 2 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | |
| Air bags | 1 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2002 Porsche 911.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S/Carrera 4 Cabrio | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 Porsche 911 Carrera/Carrera Cabrio | – | – | – | – |
| 2002 Porsche 911 GT2/Targa/Turbo 2DR. W/SAB | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2002 Porsche 911 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| 911 Carrera 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 911 Carrera 3.6 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 3.6 L Automatic (S5) | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| 911 Carrera 4S 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 22 | 18 | $4,550 |
| 911 Carrera 4S 3.6 L Automatic (S5) | 15 | 21 | 17 | $4,850 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet 3.6 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 911 GT2 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
| 911 Targa 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 911 Targa 3.6 L Automatic (S5) | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| 911 Turbo 3.6 L Manual 6-spd | 14 | 20 | 16 | $5,150 |
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