Vehicle recall 05V413000 · September 20, 2005
2005 Saleen S281 Supercharged
On certain passenger vehicles, the bolts used to fasten the hood latch and hinges to the fiberglas body of the hood can become loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the bolts used to fasten the hood latch and hinges to the fiberglas body of the hood can become loose.
- Consequence
- The hood may become loose and/or separate from its latch and/or hinge(s) while driving, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hood bolts free of charge. The recall began on November 7, 2005. Owners may contact saleen at 1-949-597-4900.
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V413000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 20, 2005
- Filed by
- SALEEN, INC.
- Owner notification
- November 7, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 339
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body › Hood › Hinge and attachments
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 Supercharged (2005): 2005
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