2008 TESLA ROADSTER Recall

Campaign:
09V178000 on 05/25/2009
Component:
Wheels:cap/cover/hub
Manufactured:
02/29/2008 - 04/21/2009
Affected:
345
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

2008 TESLA ROADSTER TSBs (24)

Bulletin:
SVC-08-17-005
Component:
114100 electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Summary:
Tesla vehicle: bulkhead grommet dislodged. this grommet is designed to stop the wiring harness from chafing against the impact structure. *pe
Bulletin:
SVC-08-10-006
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Tesla vehicle: incorrect bonding process may cause some painted charge doors to separate from mounting plate. *pe
Bulletin:
SVC-08-47-003
Component:
103100 power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm, pcm)
Summary:
Tesla vehicle: tolerances to 14 pin connector on the tcm could cause a faulty connection and water ingress. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-08-16-003
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tesla vehicle: isolation failures inside hvac heater module. the ptc heater inside the hvac has the potential to develop an isolation fault. this failure arises when operating the a/c in humid conditions. *pe
Bulletin:
SVC-08-10-001
Component:
160000 structure
Summary:
Tesla: water ingress inspection. there may be potential water ingress points along body and chassis structures. inspect and repair as required. *pe
Bulletin:
SVC-08-18-012
Component:
353600 equipment:air conditioner
Summary:
Tesla: bent pins on the compressor controller connector of hvac 400v controller. the misaligned pins bent during installation of connector on assembly line. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-09-10-001
Component:
162300 structure:body:door
Summary:
Tesla: leak point around door hinge. there is potential for water to ingress into the forward sill cavity of the body side panel. *pe
Bulletin:
RCL-09-31-001
Component:
036500 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:wheel speed sensor
Summary:
Tesla: some vehicles have been identified where the rear hub flange bolts have been undertorqued. this issue applies only to the rear hub assembly. the rear hub flange bolts on some of these vehicles are under torqued and may become loose.
Bulletin:
SVC-09-17-003
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
Tesla: upgrade for all vehicles equipped with 1.5 power trains. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-09-31-002
Component:
021700 suspension:front:hub
Summary:
Tesla: front/rear hub upright assembly. inspect both the front/rear-left and right hub-upright assemblies for torque mark alignment. *pe
Bulletin:
SB-09-15-004
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tesla: potential no start condition or failed heater operation due to faulty components in ptc heater board. some hvac 400v controllers may have incorrect components installed on the ptc controller board. the board controls the heater opera
Bulletin:
SVC-09-47-006
Component:
102000 power train:manual transmission
Summary:
Tesla: different transmission fill procedure for transmissions with low fill plug levels. early g1bw transmissions come with a fill plug that is cast lower than the fill level. this requires a different procedure when filling transmissio
Bulletin:
TSB-09-47-005
Component:
103600 power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines
Summary:
Tesla motors: transmission vent retrofit. early transmission vents equipped with snorkel type vents may leak transmission oil. snorkel type vents were installed on the first 200 transmissions in production. an improved vent has been des
Bulletin:
TSB-09-16-008
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tesla: inspection, prevention and repair of battery pack water ingress from the aps grommet. aps cable grommet on battery pack may become dislodged. the weight of the aps cable strains the j3 aps harness such that the pass through gromme
Bulletin:
TSB-10-16-010
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Tesla: there are revised torque specifications for the bolts on the battery pack cover. *rm
Bulletin:
TSB-09-15-007
Component:
356000 equipment adaptive
Summary:
Tesla: floor mats were not anchored to the floor. they have not interfered with the operation, but are a nuisance. *rm
Bulletin:
SVC-11-17-011
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Tesla motors: roadster 2010-2011. there is water entry through the hood release cable grommet. *rm
Bulletin:
SVC-11-16-013
Component:
111100 electrical system:battery:cables
Summary:
Tesla: during normal operation of vehicle, aps cable grommet can become dislodged. to improve security against water ingress a new design has been provided. *pe
Bulletin:
SVC-11-40-015
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Tesla: information regarding the motor and pem fans where certain types of weather conditions, such as snow, may accumulate too close and cause adverse affect on the airflow and cooling efficiency. this may shortened the useful life of
Bulletin:
SVC-11-40-014
Component:
061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
Summary:
Tesla: information provided in regards to assembling a new sealed bearing dual pem/motor fan that is retrofit dual design to replace two separate fans with a single assembly to improve reliability and function in adverse weather condition
Bulletin:
SB-12-46-001
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tesla motors: during the shipment of battery pack sheets, residual coolant may leak effecting shipping container integrity. *pe
Bulletin:
TN-13-16-002
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tesla: when removing the battery pack these procedures need to be followed in order to ensure proper sealing of the hv rapid mate. no model or model years given. *js
Bulletin:
TN-13-44-003
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tesla: the high voltage interlock loop (hvil) diagnostic guide. this is not an official bulletin. no model types or model years were provided. *js updated 10/21/14. *pe
Bulletin:
TN-13-44-001
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Tesla: due to isolation of model s high voltage, a monitor is installed in battery to ensure no electrical current, between vehicle and high voltage conductor, is being carried and is measured, periodically, for resistance between high vol

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