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2012-2013 Porsche 911 Carrera and Porsche 911 Carrera 4 recall: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 22, 2013. It covers about 2,263 vehicles.

vehicles affected
2,263
reported
Feb 22, 2013
owners notified
Jun 13, 2013
related complaints
1

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

What is wrong
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.
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.
Remedy
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 number 13V058000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera2013 Porsche 911 Carrera2012 Porsche 911 Carrera 42013 Porsche 911 Carrera 4

Questions about recall 13V058000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Porsche 911 Carrera and Porsche 911 Carrera 4 manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe?

Yes. Recall 13V058000, reported on February 22, 2013, covers about 2,263 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V058000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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