2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S RECALL - #06V008000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM
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.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2006 PORSCHE 911 CARRERA S |
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| Manufacturer |
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/20/2004 - 10/21/2005 |
| Recalled on |
1/13/2006 |
| Influenced by |
PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/24/2006 |
| # Affected |
5,094 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
IF THE WELD COMPLETELY FAILS, THE EXHAUST PIPE CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD STARTLE THE DRIVER RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
PORSCHE RECALL NO. A601/A602.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 04, 2021 - 190000 TIRES
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved summer tires, wheels, and spacers.
Nov 04, 2021 - 190000 TIRES
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.
Nov 04, 2021 - 200000 WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved summer tires, wheels, and spacers.
Nov 04, 2021 - 200000 WHEELS
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved winter tires, wheels, and snow chains.
Nov 04, 2021 - 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Instructions on the manufacturer's certificate for approved summer tires, wheels, and spacers.
View all Technical Service Bulletins
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