NHTSA recall 06V008000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S
- 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
- 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S
- 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S, 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 06V008000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.