Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
PORSCHE
Model Of Vehicle
911 CARRERA S
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
06V008000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
Effect Of Defect
If The Weld Completely Fails, The Exhaust Pipe Can Detach From The Vehicle, Which Could Startle The Driver Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040420
End Of Manufacture
20051021
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5094
Date Owners Notified
20060124
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060112
Make Campaign Number
A601/A602