2001 SALEEN S281SC Recalls (2)

Campaign:

01V240000 on 07/30/2001

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Manufactured:

09/30/2000 - 06/26/2001

Affected:

362

Defect:

Vehicle description: supercharged coupe convertible vehicles. the fuel crossover line could melt when it comes in contact with the egr valve, causing it to rupture and spray gasoline inside the engine compartment.

Consequence:

Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.

Correction:

Dealers will reposition the crossover fuel line. owner notification began august 1, 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.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

02V066000 on 03/07/2002

Component:

Wheels

Affected:

632

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

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.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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