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 as the left was fractured and needed to be replaced. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 02v066000, regarding the wheels. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was alerted.
The worst 2001 Saleen S281 problems
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- Wheels1
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- Wheels1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
- 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 to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact saleen at 1‑949‑597‑3837.
Recall number 02V335000 · Recall details
What 2001 Saleen S281 owners say
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Is the 2001 Saleen S281 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2001 Saleen S281, close to a typical S281 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Saleen S281?
Wheels, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2001 Saleen S281 have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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