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2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if the weld completely fails, the exhaust pipe can detach from the vehicle, which could startle the driver resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

if the weld completely fails, the exhaust pipe can detach from the vehicle, which could startle the driver resulting in a crash.

Recall Notes

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.