Recall 10V-458
TESLA MOTORS, INC recalled the 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-458
- Reported
- October 1, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 439 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Short circuit and electrical arcing could lead to a fire in the right front headlamp area.
The fix
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 [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Tesla ROADSTER2 2010