NHTSA Recall 01V043000: Electrical system: wiring
SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 240 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Saleen S281SC.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V043000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | February 14, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 5, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
This causes the switch to overheat and melt both the switch and its associated wire, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V043000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.