Recall
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet — 06V008000
NHTSA ID
06V008000
Make
Porsche
Model
911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Years Affected
2005
Recall Date
2006-01-12
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Units Affected
5,094
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
A601/A602
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. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.
Affected Vehicles
Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Model Years: 2005