Saleen 1998–2000 Electrical System recall
Recalled February 14, 2001 · NHTSA recall 01V043000 · Saleen
Hazard
THIS CAUSES THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND MELT BOTH THE SWITCH AND ITS ASSOCIATED WIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy
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.
Units
240 units
Description
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Saleen S281SC · Saleen SA-15
Manufacturer(s)
Saleen, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →