1996 Porsche 911 recall: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Porsche Cars N.a. Inc. reported this safety recall on December 28, 1995. It covers about 91 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 91
- reported
- Dec 28, 1995
- owners notified
- Jan 16, 1996
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- The cover sleeves on the exhaust tailpipes have been secured with only two instead of four welding spots.
- Risk
- The cover could loosen during driving and detach causing a road hazard for other drivers and/or nearby pedestrians.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the tailpipes and, if necessary, replace them with tailpipes on which the cover sleeve has been secured with four welding spots.
Recall number 95V247000
Affected vehicles
- Porsche 911 1996 1996
Questions about recall 95V247000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Porsche 911 manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe?
Yes. Recall 95V247000, reported on December 28, 1995, covers about 91 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 95V247000?
Dealers will inspect the tailpipes and, if necessary, replace them with tailpipes on which the cover sleeve has been secured with four welding spots.
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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