Saleen Aluminum Wheel Recalls
All Saleen Aluminum Wheel recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 30th, 2000
Recalled Component
WHEELS
WHEELS
Recall Date
May 30th, 2000
May 30th, 2000
Units Effected
472
472
NHTSA Campaign Number: 00E027000
Manufacturer: SALEEN, INC.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1999
Manufactured End Date: June 30th, 2000
Date of Owner Notification: August 14th, 2000
Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALUMINUM REPLACEMENT WHEELS INSTALLED ON XP8 1999 AND 2000 SALEEN XP* FORD EXPLORER AND MERCURY MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES. WHEEL SIZE 18" X 8.5", PART NOS. 121-373 PAINTED SILVER, 121-375 CHROMED, AND 121-375 PAINTED WHITE. THESE WHEELS DEVELOP HAIRLINE CRACKS EMANATING FROM THE REAR SIDE OF THE WHEEL'S SPOKES TOWARDS THE FRONT. Consequence Summary:
IF ALL FIVE SPOKES WERE TO CRACK, POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. Corrective Summary:
SALEEN IS NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR WHEELS INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 14, 2000. 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 WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 949-597-3837.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall Comments
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