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Recall campaign01V043000

Recall 01V043000: 1999–2000 Saleen S281

Electrical system › Wiring
Report received
Feb 14, 2001
Manufacturer
Saleen performance inc.
Potentially affected
240vehicles
Model years
1999–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.