Vehicle recall 01V043000 · February 14, 2001

Saleen S281SC and SA-15

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The accessory switch and associated wiring mounted in the passenger wheel well of certain vehicles can overheat when the current flow does not cease after the vehicle's ignition is turned to the "off" position.
Consequence: This causes the switch to overheat and melt both the switch and its associated wire, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will change the accessory switch in these vehicles and modify its wiring. Owner notification began March 5, 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.
Notes: Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 01V043000
Reported to NHTSA: February 14, 2001
Filed by: SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.
Owner notification: March 5, 2001
Vehicles potentially affected: 240
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 01V043000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Saleen S281SC (1999-2000): 2000, 1999
Saleen SA-15 (1998): 1998

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