2001 Saleen S281SC recall: fuel system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V240000
- Manufacturer
- SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 362
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 1, 2001
- Built
- Oct 1, 2000 – Jun 27, 2001
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).