2005 Saleen S281 Supercharged recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
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
- 05V413000
- Manufacturer
- SALEEN, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 339
- Component
- STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 7, 2005
- Built
- Mar 1, 2005 – Aug 31, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.