Recall 06V008000: Exhaust Tailpipe Weld Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Porsche/911 Carrera S 2005-2006

Porsche/ 911 Carrera S Cabriolet 2005-2006

MANUFACTURER: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 06V008000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: January 10, 2006

COMPONENT: Engine and Engine Cooling: Exhaust System

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 5094

SUMMARY:
Certain 2 door coupe and convertible passenger 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.

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 manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-545-8039.

NOTES:
Porsche recall No. A601. 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.