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NHTSA Recall 05V413000: Hinge and attachments (structure)

SALEEN, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 339 vehicles. It affects 2005 Saleen S281 Supercharged.

339
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2005
owners notified (November 7)
NHTSA campaign05V413000
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY › HOOD › HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Report receivedSeptember 20, 2005
Owner notificationNovember 7, 2005
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain passenger vehicles, the bolts used to fasten the hood latch and hinges to the fiberglas body of the hood can become loose.

Safety risk

The hood may become loose and/or separate from its latch and/or hinge(s) while driving, which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the hood bolts free of charge. The recall began on november 7, 2005. Owners may contact saleen at 1-949-597-4900.

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 05V413000

Make and modelModel years
Saleen S281 Supercharged2005

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.