Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 06V-146 · 2005–2006 Saleen S281
SALEEN, INC. recall 06V-146 covers 851 2005–2006 Saleen S281 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2006.
Source: NHTSA recall 06V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES, THE END FITTINGS OF THE FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE CAN LEAK OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE.
The risk
THE FRONT BRAKES CAN BECOME PARTIALLY OR TOTALLY INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED BRAKE LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SALEEN AT 1-888-829-8832.
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 November 1, 2004 to April 20, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.