Vehicle recall 01V240000 · July 24, 2001
2001 Saleen S281SC
Vehicle description: supercharged coupe convertible vehicles.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- 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.
- 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
- 01V240000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 24, 2001
- Filed by
- SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.
- Owner notification
- August 1, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 362
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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 (2001): 2001
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