Exterior lightingRecall 05V-049 · 2003–2004 Saleen S7

SALEEN, INC. recall 05V-049 covers 24 2003–2004 Saleen S7 for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected241 model

ReportedFeb 10, 2005Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V049000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN TWO-SEATER COUPES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT, THAT IS BEHIND THE FRONT WHEEL, NEEDS TO BE AS FAR FORWARD ON THE VEHICLE AS PRACTICAL.

The risk

INAPPROPRIATE, NON-STANDARD SIDE MARKER LIGHTS COULD REDUCE VISIBILITY OF VEHICLES AND INCREASE THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE DESIGN TO HAVE THE FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL AND ON THE SIDE OF THE BUMPER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SALEEN AT 949-597-3837.

CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Saleen S72003, 2004

Built from May 12, 2002 to November 5, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.