Saleen Saleen S331 recalls

3 official safety recalls for the Saleen Saleen S331 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Fuel rail hose may crack and leak

    Reported October 15, 2008Model years 2007NHTSA campaign 08V542000129 vehicles affected

    Weak areas in the fuel rail crossover hose may cause it to crack and leak fuel. Fuel near an ignition source could cause a fire. An updated fuel rail assembly will be supplied, and a certified dealer will complete the replacement repair.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
    Defect
    SALEEN IS RECALLING 129 MY 2007 S331 SUPERCHARGED TRUCKS. THE FUEL RAIL CROSSOVER HOSE MAY CONTAIN INTERMITTENT, LOCALIZED WEAK AREAS THAT COULD RESULT IN A CRACK IN THE HOSE WALL AND CAUSE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR FUEL LEAK.
    Consequence
    FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    SALEEN WILL SUPPLY AN UPDATED FUEL RAIL ASSEMBLY AND THE REPLACEMENT REPAIR WILL BE COMPLETED BY A SALEEN FORD CERTIFIED DEALER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SALEEN AT 1-800-888-8945.
    Notes
    SALEEN RECALL NO. STB08-008.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.

  2. Wheel bearing clip may be installed incorrectly

    Reported April 30, 2007Model years 2007NHTSA campaign 07V188000163 vehicles affected

    An incorrectly installed wheel bearing C-clip may let the hub loosen and force the rotor against the brake pad. The brake caliper bracket could fail, allowing the wheel, tire, hub and rotor to separate and increasing crash risk. The remedy is to inspect and correct or replace the hubs; authorized dealers will install replacement hubs.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
    Defect
    ON CERTAIN EXTENDED CAB, 5 PASSENGER SPORT TRUCKS FITTED WITH A BRAKE UPGRADE, THE WHEEL BEARING C-CLIP MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE WHEEL HUB CAN BECOME LOOSE IN THE SPINDLE AND WILL FORCE THE ROTOR TO CONTACT THE BRAKE PAD.
    Consequence
    THE BRACKET HOLDING ON THE BRAKE CALIPER COULD POTENTIALLY FAIL, RESULTING IN THE ROTATING ASSEMBLY (WHEEL, TIRE, HUB AND ROTOR) TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
    Remedy
    THERE WILL BE TWO REPAIR OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO DEALERS AND CUSTOMERS: (1) SALEEN WILL SUPPLY A PAIR OF NEW REPLACEMENT FRONT WHEEL HUBS WITH BEARING ASSEMBLIES, INCLUDING HARDWARE, COMPLETE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT. THE REPLACEMENTS WILL BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERS; OR, (2) SALEEN WILL SEND A TECHNICIAN OUT TO A DEALERSHIP TO INSPECT ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES ON THE LOT AT THAT TIME. THE TECHNICIAN WILL INSPECT BOTH HUBS AND PERFORM ONE OF THREE REMEDIES: (A) INSPECT AND VERIFY THE C-CLIPS ARE INSTALLED CORRECTLY; (B) REWORK THE HUBS TO MEET THE REVISED TOLERANCE; OR (C) AFTER INSPECTING HUBS AND DETERMINING THEY CANNOT BE REWORKED, REPLACE THE HUBS WITH NEW HUBS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SALEEN AT 1-949-597-3827.
    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.

  3. Cooling fan control box may overheat

    Reported January 12, 2007Model years 2007NHTSA campaign 07V00800072 vehicles affected

    Excessive current through the cooling fan control box may cause it to overheat and possibly start a fire. Saleen will add an additional wiring harness to prevent overheating.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Defect
    CERTAIN TRUCKS ARE EQUIPPED WITH A PAIR OF ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED FANS WITH A SALEEN-DESIGNED WIRING HARNESS. EXCESSIVE CURRENT CAN RUN THROUGH THE CONTROL BOX.
    Consequence
    THE CONTROL BOX CAN OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
    Remedy
    SALEEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE TRUCKS BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL HARNESS WHICH WILL PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF OVERHEATING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 19, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SALEEN CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL FREE AT 1-866-829-8832.
    Notes
    CUSTOMERS MAY 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.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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