Defect Description For Recall
Porsche Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 911 Carrera And Carrera 4 Vehicles Manufactured From March 7, 2012, Through November 12, 2012, And Equipped With A Standard (Not Sport) Exhaust System. The Exhaust Tail Pipe May Fracture And Separate From The Rear Muffler.
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
911 CARRERA 4
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
13V058000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Effect Of Defect
If The Exhaust Tail Pipe Separates From The Muffler It May Become A Hazard For Other Vehicles On The Road, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Porsche Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Rear Mufflers Free Of Charge. An Interim Notice Was Mailed To Owners On May 9, 2013. The Manufacturer Has Not Yet Provided A Notification Schedule. Owners May Contact Porsche At 1-800-767-7243.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120307
End Of Manufacture
20121112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2263
Date Owners Notified
20130613
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20130222
Make Campaign Number
AD01