Recall 95V-247
PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. recalled the 1996 Porsche 911: Engine and engine cooling (exhaust system, manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 95V-247
- Reported
- December 28, 1995
- Vehicles affected
- 91 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The cover sleeves on the exhaust tailpipes have been secured with only two instead of four welding spots.
The risk
The cover could loosen during driving and detach causing a road hazard for other drivers and/or nearby pedestrians.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the tailpipes and, if necessary, replace them with tailpipes on which the cover sleeve has been secured with four welding spots.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: exhaust; tailpipe.vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact porsche at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 1996