Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 01V-240 · 2001 Saleen S281sc
SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC. recall 01V-240 covers 362 2001 Saleen S281sc for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 2001.
Source: NHTSA recall 01V240000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCHARGED COUPE CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES. THE FUEL CROSSOVER LINE COULD MELT WHEN IT COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE EGR VALVE, CAUSING IT TO RUPTURE AND SPRAY GASOLINE INSIDE THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CROSSOVER FUEL LINE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 1, 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.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 2000 to June 27, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.