NHTSA Recall 01V043000
Filed by Saleen, Inc.. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2001-02-14. An estimated 240 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ACCESSORY SWITCH AND ASSOCIATED WIRING MOUNTED IN THE PASSENGER WHEEL WELL OF CERTAIN VEHICLES CAN OVERHEAT WHEN THE CURRENT FLOW DOES NOT CEASE AFTER THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION.
Risk
THIS CAUSES THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND MELT BOTH THE SWITCH AND ITS ASSOCIATED WIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE ACCESSORY SWITCH IN THESE VEHICLES AND MODIFY ITS WIRING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 5, 2001. 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 1-949-597-3823.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).