Recall 00E027000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 00E027000 · announced May 30, 2000 · Saleen · 472 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALUMINUM REPLACEMENT WHEELS INSTALLED ON XP8 1999 AND 2000 SALEEN XP* FORD EXPLORER AND MERCURY MOUNTAINEER VEHICLES. WHEEL SIZE 18" X 8.5", PART NOS. 121-373 PAINTED SILVER, 121-375 CHROMED, AND 121-375 PAINTED WHITE. THESE WHEELS DEVELOP HAIRLINE CRACKS EMANATING FROM THE REAR SIDE OF THE WHEEL'S SPOKES TOWARDS THE FRONT.

The risk

IF ALL FIVE SPOKES WERE TO CRACK, POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

SALEEN IS NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR WHEELS INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 14, 2000. 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 WARRANTY DEPARTMENT 949-597-3837.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.