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  NHTSA Recall 09V178000

NHTSA Campaign Id 09V178000; Date: May. 26, 2009

If the problem is not addressed promptly, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, which could lead to a crash.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2008 Tesla Roadster

Component: Wheels:cap/cover/hub

Manufactured by: Tesla Motors

Affected Units:: 345

icon3 Recall 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.

icon2 How to 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.

icon4 Recall 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 .

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 28, 2009

Also see:

All recalls of Tesla vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.