Vehicle recall 02V335000 · December 6, 2002
2001 Saleen S281
On certain supercharged vehicles, the fuel line crossover hose sits too close to the EGR valve, causing the hose to become too hot and burn through, leaking fuel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain supercharged vehicles, the fuel line crossover hose sits too close to the EGR valve, causing the hose to become too hot and burn through, leaking fuel.
- Consequence
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new bracket which will lower the hose and relocates it in a safe environment, away from the EGR valve. Owner notification is expected to begin during December 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
- 02V335000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 6, 2002
- Filed by
- SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- WRC-2003-01
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 98
- 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 S281 (2001): 2001
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