NHTSA Recall 08V542000
Filed by Saleen, Inc.. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 2008-10-15. An estimated 129 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
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.
Risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: STB08-008
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.