2001 Saleen S281SC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2001 Saleen S281SC. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2001 Saleen S281SC
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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Wheels
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…
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Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
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…
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2001 Saleen S281SC. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Saleen S281SC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Saleen S281SC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 Saleen S281SC | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Saleen S281SC | 2 | 0 |
| 2001 Saleen S281SC | 2 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2001 Saleen S281SC
How do I know if my 2001 Saleen S281SC 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2001 Saleen S281SC; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 01V240000).
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
- S2811 complaints
- S331 3V1 complaints
- Pj Saleen Mustang0 complaints
- S281 Supercharged0 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.