Tesla Roadster recalls

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

• United States: nhtsa.gov/recalls
• United Kingdom: check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk

1. Auxiliary battery wiring may short circuit

   Reported October 16, 2010Model years 2009–2010DVSA recall R/2010/20631 vehicles affected

   Incorrectly routed 12V auxiliary battery wiring may chafe against the carbon fibre armature, potentially causing a short circuit, electrical arcing and fire. The wiring will be checked and a protective sleeve fitted.

   Official DVSA recall text

   Component

   SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR

   Defect

   Although highly unlikely it is possible that the wiring harness for the 12V auxiliary battery could as a result of incorrect routing chaff on the carbon fibre armature of the vehicle. If this condition exists and is not addressed it could in time result in a short circuit and electrical arching which could cause a fire. The high voltage main battery pack and associated wiring is not affected in any way and the issue poses no threat to the electrical system that powers the vehicle.

   Remedy

   Recall all affected vehicles to check the wiring and install a protective sleeve as an additional precautionary measure.

2. Auxiliary cable may short and cause a fire

   Reported October 1, 2010Model years 2010NHTSA campaign 10V458000439 vehicles affected

   An improperly routed 12V auxiliary cable may rub against the wheel well cover and expose its wire. Contact with the carbon fibre structure could cause a short circuit and electrical arcing, leading to a fire near the right front headlamp. The cable will be checked and fitted with a protective sleeve free of charge.

   Official NHTSA recall text

   Component

   ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

   Defect

   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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.