Component
WHEELS:HUB
Manufacturer
TESLA MOTORS
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.
Free Fix
Tesla will fix your vehicle for free - just contact them at 1-877-888-3752 and they'll take care of it.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
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.
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