Recall 01V043000
Electrical System › Wiring — Saleen · reported 14 Feb 2001 · 240 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
The risk
THIS CAUSES THE SWITCH TO OVERHEAT AND MELT BOTH THE SWITCH AND ITS ASSOCIATED WIRE, INCREASING THE RISK OF FIRE.
The fix
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 RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SALEEN AT 1-949-597-3823.
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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