The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V058000·Announced 2013-02-22

Porsche Recalls 2012-2013 911 Models for Exhaust Tail Pipe Fracture Risk

Porsche is recalling 2012-2013 911 Carrera and Carrera 4 vehicles because the exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate, posing a hazard to other vehicles.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component may separate and cause a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera 4 vehicles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 7, 2012, and November 12, 2012, and are equipped with a standard (not sport) exhaust system.

The recall is issued because the exhaust tail pipe may fracture and separate from the rear muffler. If the tail pipe separates, it may become a hazard for other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Porsche at 1-800-767-7243 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 4, 911 CARRERA
Brand
PORSCHE
Manufacturer
Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Exhaust System
Hazard
Affected units
2,263

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 911 CARRERA 4
  • 911 CARRERA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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