Vehicle recall 09V178000 · May 26, 2009
2008 Tesla Roadster
The rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles may be under-torqued and may become loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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 began on may 28, 2009. Owners may contact tesla toll-free at 1-877-888-3752.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V178000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 26, 2009
- Filed by
- TESLA MOTORS
- Owner notification
- May 28, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 345
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hub
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Tesla Roadster (2008): 2008
Has your Tesla been repaired?
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