Porsche Cars North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #13V058000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V058000 by Porsche Cars North America, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2013 911 carrera and carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2012, through november 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system Includes 2,263 affected units, Exhaust Tail Pipe May Fall From Vehicle, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 911 carrera and carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2012, through november 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system

Defect Summary

Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 carrera and carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2012, through november 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system. the exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler.

Corrective Action

Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. an interim notice was mailed to owners on may 9, 2013. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V058000
Report Received Date: 2013-02-22T00:00:00
Subject: Exhaust tail pipe may fall from vehicle
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 2,263

Details

MFR Campaign Number: AD01
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Porsche is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 carrera and carrera 4 vehicles manufactured from march 7, 2012, through november 12, 2012, and equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system. the exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler.
Consequence Summary: If the exhaust tail pipe separates from the muffler it may become a hazard for other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. an interim notice was mailed to owners on may 9, 2013. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mvra_fnni_mmhb
NHTSA ID: 13V058000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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