Suspension: rear
- Component
- Suspension: rear
- Manufacturer
- SALEEN, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 500
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2007-10-25
- Owners notified
- 2007-10-04
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
A FAILURE CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BECOMING UNSTABLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
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.