Porsche Recall 95V-247: Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Affected: 1996 Porsche 911. Filed with NHTSA on December 28, 1995, covering about 91 vehicles.

The problem

The cover sleeves on the exhaust tailpipes have been secured with only two instead of four welding spots.

The risk

The cover could loosen during driving and detach causing a road hazard for other drivers and/or nearby pedestrians.

The fix

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 details

NHTSA campaign95V-247 (95V247000)
ManufacturerPorsche Cars North America, Inc.
ComponentEngine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Report dateDecember 28, 1995
Owners notifiedJanuary 16, 1996
Vehicles affected91
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 95V-247 repair free?

Yes. Porsche dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will inspect the tailpipes and, if necessary, replace them with tailpipes on which the cover sleeve has been secured with four welding spots.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 91 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.