NHTSA Recall 06V146000
Filed by Saleen, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2006-05-02. An estimated 851 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE VEHICLES, THE END FITTINGS OF THE FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSE CAN LEAK OR COMPLETELY SEPARATE.
Risk
THE FRONT BRAKES CAN BECOME PARTIALLY OR TOTALLY INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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.