2005–2006 Saleen S281 recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
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
- 06V146000
- Manufacturer
- SALEEN, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 851
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Owner phone
- 1-888-829-8832
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 3, 2006
- Built
- Nov 1, 2004 – Apr 20, 2006
- 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.