Technical Service Bulletins of the 2009 Tesla Roadster
There have been 14 technical service bulletins issued for the 2009 Tesla Roadster.
1
2009 Tesla Roadster battery TSB (Bulletin TN-13-44-003)
Bulletin Date:
Jun. 26, 2013
Component:
Battery.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: the high voltage interlock loop (hvil) diagnostic guide. This is not an official bulletin. No model types or model years were provided.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2013 Tesla Model S, 2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2011 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2, Unknown Unknown.
2
2009 Tesla Roadster battery TSB (Bulletin TN-13-44-001)
Bulletin Date:
Jun. 5, 2013
Component:
Battery.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: due to isolation of model s high voltage, a monitor is installed in battery to ensure no electrical current, between vehicle and high voltage conductor, is being carried and is measured, periodically, for resistance between high vol
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2013 Tesla Model S, 2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2011 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
3
2009 Tesla Roadster battery cables TSB (Bulletin TN-13-44-001)
Bulletin Date:
Jun. 5, 2013
Component:
Battery cables.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: due to isolation of model s high voltage, a monitor is installed in battery to ensure no electrical current, between vehicle and high voltage conductor, is being carried and is measured, periodically, for resistance between high vol
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2013 Tesla Model S, 2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2011 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
4
2009 Tesla Roadster battery TSB (Bulletin SB-12-46-001)
Bulletin Date:
Jan. 27, 2012
Component:
Battery.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla motors: during the shipment of battery pack sheets, residual coolant may leak effecting shipping container integrity.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2011 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
5
2009 Tesla Roadster battery cables TSB (Bulletin SVC-11-16-013)
Bulletin Date:
Nov. 22, 2011
Component:
Battery cables.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: during normal operation of vehicle, aps cable grommet can become dislodged. To improve security against water ingress a new design has been provided.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2011 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
6
2009 Tesla Roadster engine TSB (Bulletin SVC-11-40-015)
Bulletin Date:
Nov. 22, 2011
Component:
Engine.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: information regarding the motor and pem fans where certain types of weather conditions, such as snow, may accumulate too close and cause adverse affect on the airflow and cooling efficiency. This may shortened the useful life of
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2011 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
7
2009 Tesla Roadster cooling system fan TSB (Bulletin SVC-11-40-015)
Bulletin Date:
Nov. 22, 2011
Component:
Cooling system fan.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: information regarding the motor and pem fans where certain types of weather conditions, such as snow, may accumulate too close and cause adverse affect on the airflow and cooling efficiency. This may shortened the useful life of
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2011 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
8
2009 Tesla Roadster engine TSB (Bulletin SVC-11-40-014)
Bulletin Date:
Nov. 22, 2011
Component:
Engine.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: information provided in regards to assembling a new sealed bearing dual pem/motor fan that is retrofit dual design to replace two separate fans with a single assembly to improve reliability and function in adverse weather condition
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2011 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
9
2009 Tesla Roadster cooling system fan TSB (Bulletin SVC-11-40-014)
Bulletin Date:
Nov. 22, 2011
Component:
Cooling system fan.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: information provided in regards to assembling a new sealed bearing dual pem/motor fan that is retrofit dual design to replace two separate fans with a single assembly to improve reliability and function in adverse weather condition
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2011 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
10
2009 Tesla Roadster engine TSB (Bulletin SVC-11-17-011)
Bulletin Date:
Jul. 25, 2011
Component:
Engine.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla motors: roadster 2010-2011. There is water entry through the hood release cable grommet.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
11
2009 Tesla Roadster electrical system wiring TSB (Bulletin SVC-11-17-011)
Bulletin Date:
Jul. 25, 2011
Component:
Electrical system wiring.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla motors: roadster 2010-2011. There is water entry through the hood release cable grommet.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
12
2009 Tesla Roadster unknown or other TSB (Bulletin TSB-10-16-010)
Bulletin Date:
Aug. 18, 2010
Component:
Unknown or other.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: there are revised torque specifications for the bolts on the battery pack cover.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
13
2009 Tesla Roadster equipment adaptive TSB (Bulletin TSB-09-15-007)
Bulletin Date:
Dec. 22, 2009
Component:
Equipment adaptive.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: floor mats were not anchored to the floor. They have not interfered with the operation, but are a nuisance.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster, 2010 Tesla Roadster2.
14
2009 Tesla Roadster battery TSB (Bulletin TSB-09-16-008)
Bulletin Date:
Oct. 15, 2009
Component:
Battery.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: inspection, prevention and repair of battery pack water ingress from the aps grommet. Aps cable grommet on battery pack may become dislodged. The weight of the aps cable strains the j3 aps harness such that the pass through gromme
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster.
15
2009 Tesla Roadster battery cables TSB (Bulletin TSB-09-16-008)
Bulletin Date:
Oct. 15, 2009
Component:
Battery cables.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: inspection, prevention and repair of battery pack water ingress from the aps grommet. Aps cable grommet on battery pack may become dislodged. The weight of the aps cable strains the j3 aps harness such that the pass through gromme
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster.
16
2009 Tesla Roadster wheel cap/cover/hub TSB (Bulletin RCL-09-31-001)
Bulletin Date:
May. 28, 2009
Component:
Wheel cap/cover/hub.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: some vehicles have been identified where the rear hub flange bolts have been undertorqued. This issue applies only to the rear hub assembly. The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles are under torqued and may become loose.
Tesla: some vehicles have been identified where the rear hub flange bolts have been undertorqued. This issue applies only to the rear hub assembly. The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles are under torqued and may become loose.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster.
18
2009 Tesla Roadster front suspension hub TSB (Bulletin SB-09-31-002)
Bulletin Date:
Apr. 8, 2009
Component:
Front suspension hub.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: front/rear hub upright assembly. Inspect both the front/rear-left and right hub-upright assemblies for torque mark alignment.
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster.
19
2009 Tesla Roadster battery TSB (Bulletin SB-09-15-004)
Bulletin Date:
Apr. 8, 2009
Component:
Battery.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: potential no start condition or failed heater operation due to faulty components in ptc heater board. Some hvac 400v controllers may have incorrect components installed on the ptc controller board. The board controls the heater opera
Vehicles covered in this TSB:
2008 Tesla Roadster, 2009 Tesla Roadster.
20
2009 Tesla Roadster air conditioner TSB (Bulletin SB-09-15-004)
Bulletin Date:
Apr. 8, 2009
Component:
Air conditioner.
Bulletin Summary:
Tesla: potential no start condition or failed heater operation due to faulty components in ptc heater board. Some hvac 400v controllers may have incorrect components installed on the ptc controller board. The board controls the heater opera