NHTSA Recall 05V049000: Exterior lighting
SALEEN, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 24 vehicles. It affects 2003–2004 Saleen S7.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V049000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | February 10, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Certain two-seater coupes fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the front side marker light, that is behind the front wheel, needs to be as far forward on the vehicle as practical.
Safety risk
Inappropriate, non-standard side marker lights could reduce visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will change the design to have the front side marker light in front of the wheel and on the side of the bumper. The recall is expected to begin april 2005. Owners may contact saleen at 949-597-3837.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V049000
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.