Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe

NHTSA recall 13V058000 · announced February 22, 2013 · filed by Porsche Cars North America, Inc. · 2,263 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera
• 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera
• 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
• 2013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.