NHTSA Recall 07V502000
Filed by Saleen, Inc.. Component: Suspension. Reported 2007-10-25. An estimated 500 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN PARNELLI JONES EDITION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WATT'S LINK REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE WATT'S LINK HAS BEEN FOUND TO STRESS THE CHASSIS AND LINKAGE UNDER EXTREME USE TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAN FAIL.
Risk
A FAILURE CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BECOMING UNSTABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
SALEEN WILL SUPPLY NEW UP-GRADED PARTS, INCLUDING COMPLETE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT. SALEEN WILL COVER ALL LABOR COSTS. THE UP-GRADE WILL BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SALEEN AT 1-800-888-8945.
Manufacturer campaign number: TSB07-006
Notes
SALEEN RECALL NO. TSB07-006.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.