| Make : SALEEN | Model : S281SC | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20001001 - 20010627 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V240000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010801 | Date Received by ODI: 20010724 | Date Added to Database: 20010731 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SALEEN, INC. | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 362 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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