Vehicle recall 06V146000 · May 2, 2006
2005-2006 Saleen S281
On certain coupe and convertible vehicles, the end fittings of the front hydraulic brake hose can leak or completely separate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain coupe and convertible vehicles, the end fittings of the front hydraulic brake hose can leak or completely separate.
- Consequence
- The front brakes can become partially or totally inoperable without warning. This could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front stainless steel braided brake lines free of charge. The recall began on may 3, 2006. Owners may contact saleen at 1-888-829-8832.
- 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
- 06V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2006
- Filed by
- SALEEN, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 3, 2006
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 851
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › 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 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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