Make : PORSCHE | Model : 911 | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950701 - 19950901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V247000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960116 | Date Received by ODI: 19951228 | Date Added to Database: 19960102 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 91 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE COVER SLEEVES ON THE EXHAUST TAILPIPES HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH ONLY TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR WELDING SPOTS. |
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Consequence:
THE COVER COULD LOOSEN DURING DRIVING AND DETACH CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND/OR NEARBY PEDESTRIANS. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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