Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Passenger Vehicles. The Accessory Switch And Associated Wiring Mounted In The Passenger Wheel Well Of Certain Vehicles Can Overheat When The Current Flow Does Not Cease After The Vehicle’S Ignition Is Turned To The “Off” Position.
Make Of Vehicle
SALEEN
Model Of Vehicle
S281SC
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V043000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
This Causes The Switch To Overheat And Melt Both The Switch And Its Associated Wire, Increasing The Risk Of Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Change The Accessory Switch In These Vehicles And Modify Its Wiring. Owner Notification Began March 5, 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Saleen At 1-949-597-3823.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Saleen Performance Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19981001
End Of Manufacture
19991031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
240
Date Owners Notified
20010305
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Saleen, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010214