Recall 13V058000: Possible Exhaust Tail Pipe Separation

REPORT RECEIPT DATE: February 22, 2013

NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V058000

COMPONENT(S): Engine and Engine Cooling

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 2,263

ALL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS RECALL

VEHICLE MAKE - MODEL - MODEL YEAR(S)

Porsche 911 Carrera 2012-2013

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 2012-2013

DETAILS

2 Associated Documents

MANUFACTURER: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

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:
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.

REMEDY:
Porsche will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear mufflers free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243.

NOTES:
Porsche's safety recall number is AD01. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.