Hood: hinge and attachmentsRecall 05V-413 · 2005 Saleen S281 Supercharged
SALEEN, INC. recall 05V-413 covers 339 2005 Saleen S281 Supercharged for a hood: hinge and attachments problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 2005.
Source: NHTSA recall 05V413000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE HOOD LATCH AND HINGES TO THE FIBERGLAS BODY OF THE HOOD CAN BECOME LOOSE.
The risk
THE HOOD MAY BECOME LOOSE AND/OR SEPARATE FROM ITS LATCH AND/OR HINGE(S) WHILE DRIVING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SALEEN AT 1-949-597-4900.
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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 1, 2005 to August 31, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.