9999 SALEEN ALUMINUM WHEEL Recall

Campaign:

00E027000 on 05/29/2000

Component:

Wheels

Manufactured:

12/31/1998 - 06/29/2000

Affected:

472

Defect:

Equipment description: aluminum replacement wheels installed on xp8 1999 and 2000 saleen xp* ford explorer and mercury mountaineer vehicles. wheel size 18" x 8.5", part nos. 121-373 painted silver, 121-375 chromed, and 121-375 painted white. these wheels develop hairline cracks emanating from the rear side of the wheel's spokes towards the front.

Consequence:

If all five spokes were to crack, possible separation of the wheel from the vehicle could occur possibly causing injury or death.

Correction:

Saleen is notifying customers to have their wheels inspected and replaced free of charge.

Notes:

Owner notification began august 14, 2000. 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 warranty department 949-597-3837.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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