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.
Saleen – SALEEN/ALUMINUM REPLACEMENT WHEEL
| Report Received Date | 05/30/2000 |
| NHTSA ID | 00E027000 |
| Consequence Summary | IF ALL FIVE SPOKES WERE TO CRACK, POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE COULD OCCUR POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Action | SALEEN IS NOTIFYING CUSTOMERS TO HAVE THEIR WHEELS INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 472 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=00E027000) |
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