2001 Saleen S281 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 Saleen S281, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 Saleen S281
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
On certain supercharged vehicles, the fuel line crossover hose sits too close to the egr valve, causing the hose to become too hot and burn through, leaking fuel.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new bracket which will lower the hose and relocates it in a safe environment, away from the egr valve. Owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002. Owners who take their vehicles…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 Saleen S281 have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 7,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH through a parking lot, the right front wheel fractured without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined the right front wheel as well”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 14, 2006 · Wheels
Compare Saleen S281 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saleen S281 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Saleen S281 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Saleen S281 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Saleen S281 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2001 Saleen S281
How do I know if my 2001 Saleen S281 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2001 Saleen S281; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Saleen dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 02V335000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Saleen models
- S331 3V1 complaints
- Pj Saleen Mustang0 complaints
- S281 Supercharged0 complaints
- S281SC0 complaints
- S331 SC0 complaints
- S331 Supercharged0 complaints
- S70 complaints
- SA-150 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.