Saleen S281Sc (2001) – 02V066000

Defect Description For Recall

On Certain Passenger Vehicles With Bumper Numbers Between 00-760 To 00-982 And With Bumper Numbers 01-228 To 01-269, Improper Heat-Treatment Of The Wheels Has Occurred. One Or More Of The Spokes On The Wheels Could Crack.

Make Of Vehicle

SALEEN

Model Of Vehicle

S281SC

Year

2001

Recall Campaign Number

02V066000

Component Description

Wheels

Effect Of Defect

The Wheel Could Separate From The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash. All Wheels Are Marked On The Inboard Flange With ProduCTIon Dates. The Wheels Marked 7/13/00, 7/14/00, 12/7/00, 12/8/00, Or 12/9/00, Are Subject To This Recall.

Fix Defect

Dealers Will Inspect The Wheels For The ProduCTIon Date And Will Replace All Affected Wheels. Owner Notification Began May 1, 2002. 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 1-949-597-3837.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Saleen Performance Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

632

Date Owners Notified

20020501

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Saleen, Inc.

Date Report Received

20020304

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard