Vehicle recall 02V066000 · March 4, 2002
2000-2001 Saleen S281SC
On certain passenger vehicles with bumper numbers between 00-760 to 00-982 and with bumper numbers 01-228 to 01-269, improper heat-treatment of the wheels has occurred.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles with bumper numbers between 00-760 to 00-982 and with bumper numbers 01-228 to 01-269, improper heat-treatment of the wheels has occurred. One or more of the spokes on the wheels could crack.
- Consequence
- The wheel could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. All wheels are marked on the inboard flange with production dates. The wheels marked 7/13/00, 7/14/00, 12/7/00, 12/8/00, or 12/9/00, are subject to this recall.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the wheels for the production date and will replace all affected wheels. Owner notification began may 1, 2002. 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 1-949-597-3837.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V066000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 2002
- Filed by
- SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 632
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
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 (2000-2001): 2001, 2000
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