Recall 01V043000: 1999–2000 Saleen S281
- 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.
- 1999 Saleen S2810 complaints
- 2000 Saleen S2810 complaints
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.