NHTSA Recall 06V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V008000; Date: Jan. 12, 2006
If the weld completely fails, the exhaust pipe can detach from the vehicle, which could startle the driver resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S; 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S; 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet; 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
Manufactured by: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 5,094
Recall Summary:
Certain 2 door coupe and convertible vehicles may have been supplied with a tailpipe that may have been produced with a weld located between the fastening clip and exhaust pipe, which is inadequately dimensioned. Also included are certain accessory exhaust pipes installed by dealers.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new tailpipe with a longer seam weld free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2006. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.
Recall Notes:
Porsche recall no. A601/a602. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 24, 2006
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