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Vehicle recall 10V458000 · October 1, 2010

2010 Tesla ROADSTER2

The 12V auxiliary cable for the low voltage back up power system may be improperly routed.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
Tesla is recalling certain model year 2010 roadster 2.0 and 2.5 vehicles equipped with a 12V auxiliary cable. The 12V auxiliary cable for the low voltage back up power system may be improperly routed. If the wire is improperly routed, and trapped against the wheel well cover, the wire may abrade against the edge of the carbon fiber armature and, over time, expose the wire. Contact between the bare wire and carbon fiber may cause a short-circuit leading to possible electrical arching.
Consequence
Short circuit and electrical arcing could lead to a fire in the right front headlamp area.
Remedy
Tesla motors will check the routing of the 12V auxiliary cable and install a protective sleeve over the wire free of charge. This will prevent misrouting and pinching by the wheel well cover. The safety recall began on October 31, 2010. Owners may contact tesla customer service at 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
10V458000
Reported to NHTSA
October 1, 2010
Filed by
TESLA MOTORS, INC
Owner notification
October 31, 2010
Vehicles potentially affected
439
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
Recall 10V458000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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