Jul 21 2009
Auto Recalls: Porsche, 911 Carrera S, 2006
Build Dates : April 20, 2004 - October 21, 2005
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 06V008000
Date Owner’s Notified: 20060124
Date Received by ODI: 20060112
Date Added to Databse: 20060113
Manufacturer’s Involved: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer’s Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: A601/A602
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5094
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
If the weld completely fails, the exhaust pipe can detach from the vehicle, which could startle the driver resulting in a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will install a new tailpipe with a longer seam weld free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2006.