Recall 02V066000: 2000–2001 Saleen S281

Report received

Mar 4, 2002

Manufacturer

Saleen performance inc.

Potentially affected

632vehicles

Model years

2000–2001

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

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.

Possible 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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2000 Saleen S2810 complaints
• 2001 Saleen S2811 complaints