NHTSA recall 06V008000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Porsche 911 Carrera S and 1 more
Reported Jan 12, 20065,094 vehicles affectedPORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number A601/A602Built Apr 20, 2004 – Oct 21, 2005
The defect
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.
The risk
If the weld completely fails, the exhaust pipe can detach from the vehicle, which could startle the driver resulting in a crash.
The remedy
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.