Recall 07V502000 · manufacturer campaign TSB07-006
Suspension › Rear — Saleen · reported 25 Oct 2007 · 500 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN PARNELLI JONES EDITION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WATT'S LINK REAR SUSPENSIONS, THE WATT'S LINK HAS BEEN FOUND TO STRESS THE CHASSIS AND LINKAGE UNDER EXTREME USE TO THE POINT WHERE IT CAN FAIL.
The risk
A FAILURE CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BECOMING UNSTABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
SALEEN WILL SUPPLY NEW UP-GRADED PARTS, INCLUDING COMPLETE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT. SALEEN WILL COVER ALL LABOR COSTS. THE UP-GRADE WILL BE COMPLETED BY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SALEEN AT 1-800-888-8945.
SALEEN RECALL NO. TSB07-006.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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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