Recalls for 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Posted on: 2006-01-13
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.

Consequence
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.