Porsche recall - 2012-2013 911 Carrera and Carrera 4

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Report Receipt Date: FEB 22, 2013NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V058000Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Manufacturer: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.

SUMMARY: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.

CONSEQUENCE: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. 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.