WheelsRecall 02V-066 · 2000–2001 Saleen S281sc
SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC. recall 02V-066 covers 632 2000–2001 Saleen S281sc for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 4, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V066000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN 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.