Saleen, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V188000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V188000 by Saleen, Inc.. Includes 163 affected units, WHEEL BEARING C-CLIP INSTALLATION, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain extended cab, 5 passenger sport trucks fitted with a brake upgrade, the wheel bearing c-clip may have been improperly installed. The wheel hub can become loose in the spindle and will force the rotor to contact the brake pad.

Corrective Action

There will be two repair options available to dealers and customers: (1) saleen will supply a pair of new replacement front wheel hubs with bearing assemblies, including hardware, complete installation instructions and technical support. the replacements will be completed by authorized ford dealers; or, (2) saleen will send a technician out to a dealership to inspect all affected vehicles on the lot at that time. the technician will inspect both hubs and perform one of three remedies: (a) inspect and verify the c-clips are installed correctly; (b) rework the hubs to meet the revised tolerance; or (c) after inspecting hubs and determining they cannot be reworked, replace the hubs with new hubs. the recall began on may 2, 2007. owners may contact saleen at 1-949-597-3827.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V188000

Manufacturer: Saleen, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-04-30T00:00:00

Subject: Wheel bearing c-clip installation

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 163

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain extended cab, 5 passenger sport trucks fitted with a brake upgrade, the wheel bearing c-clip may have been improperly installed. The wheel hub can become loose in the spindle and will force the rotor to contact the brake pad.

Consequence Summary: The bracket holding on the brake caliper could potentially fail, resulting in the rotating assembly (wheel, tire, hub and rotor) to separate from the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: There will be two repair options available to dealers and customers: (1) saleen will supply a pair of new replacement front wheel hubs with bearing assemblies, including hardware, complete installation instructions and technical support. the replacements will be completed by authorized ford dealers; or, (2) saleen will send a technician out to a dealership to inspect all affected vehicles on the lot at that time. the technician will inspect both hubs and perform one of three remedies: (a) inspect and verify the c-clips are installed correctly; (b) rework the hubs to meet the revised tolerance; or (c) after inspecting hubs and determining they cannot be reworked, replace the hubs with new hubs. the recall began on may 2, 2007. owners may contact saleen at 1-949-597-3827.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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