Is the 2008 TESLA Roadster safe to drive?

The 2008 TESLA Roadster has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 09V178000

High Priority Plain English 2009-05-26

What This Recall Means

Component

WHEELS:HUB

What Happened

Your vehicle's rear hub flange bolts might be loose, which could cause problems with handling and a strange noise.

Risk if Unfixed

If you don't fix this, you could lose control of your vehicle, leading to a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Tesla will fix your vehicle for free - just contact them at 1-877-888-3752 and they'll take care of it.

Affected Vehicles

2008 TESLA Roadster

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #09V178000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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