2008 Tesla Roadster 2dr Conv
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Recall
- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
- 09V178000
- Mfg`s Report Date:
- MAY 22, 2009
- Component:
- WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB
- Potential Number Of Units Affected:
- 345
- Summary:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
- Remedy:
- TESLA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TESLA TOLL-FREE AT 1-877-888-3752.
- Notes:
Warranty
- Basic:
- 3 Years/36,000 Miles
- Drivetrain:
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