Recall 06V-008
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recalled the 2005 to 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 1 other model: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 06V-008
- Reported
- January 12, 2006
- Vehicles affected
- 5,094 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Porsche recall no. A601/a602.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 Carrera S 2005 to 2006
- Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 2005 to 2006