2008 Tesla Roadster recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
Tesla motors, inc. Is recalling 345 my 2008 tesla Roadster vehicles manufactured between march 2008 and april 22, 2009. The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose. A loose hub could lead to degradation in vehicle handling, and a rubbing noise from the rear of the vehicle.
💥 The risk
If the problem is not addressed promptly, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could lead to a crash.
🔧 The fix
Tesla will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 28, 2009. Owners may contact tesla toll-free at 1-877-888-3752.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V178000
- Manufacturer
- TESLA MOTORS
- Vehicles affected
- 345
- Component
- WHEELS:HUB
- Owner phone
- 1-877-888-3752
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 28, 2009
- Built
- Mar 1, 2008 – Apr 22, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .