Safety Recall NHTSA · 00E027000 Reported May 30, 2000

Saleen/aluminum replacement wheel

Q: What is recall 00E027000?

NHTSA recall 00E027000 was issued by Saleen, Inc. on May 30, 2000. It addresses: Saleen/aluminum replacement wheel. The recall affects approximately 472 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Saleen, Inc. · N/A · 472 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00E027000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Saleen, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

472

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

May 30, 2000

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Saleen, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 00E027000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00E027000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00E027000?

NHTSA recall 00E027000 was issued by Saleen, Inc. on May 30, 2000. It addresses: Saleen/aluminum replacement wheel. The recall affects approximately 472 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Saleen, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E027000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.