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Saleen S281SC Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 3 model years of the Saleen S281SC (1999–2001).

3
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
2000
year with most recalls

Pick your Saleen S281SC model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2001 Saleen S281SC20
2000 Saleen S281SC20
1999 Saleen S281SC10

All Saleen S281SC recalls (3)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Saleen S281SC, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Wheels

    NHTSA 02V066000 Reported 632 vehicles potentially affected SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.

    On certain passenger vehicles with bumper numbers between 00-760 to 00-982 and with bumper numbers 01-228 to 01-269, improper heat-treatment of the wheels has occurred. One or more of the spokes on the wheels could crack.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the wheels for the production date and will replace all affected wheels. Owner notification began may 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date…

    Model years: 2000, 2001

  2. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 01V240000 Reported 362 vehicles potentially affected SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.

    Vehicle description: supercharged coupe convertible vehicles. The fuel crossover line could melt when it comes in contact with the egr valve, causing it to rupture and spray gasoline inside the engine compartment.

    Remedy: Dealers will reposition the crossover fuel line. Owner notification began august 1, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within…

    Model years: 2001

  3. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 01V043000 Reported 240 vehicles potentially affected SALEEN PERFORMANCE INC.

    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.

    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…

    Model years: 1999, 2000

Other Saleen models

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.