Recall 10V458000: 2010 Tesla ROADSTER2

Report received

Oct 1, 2010

Manufacturer

Tesla motors, inc

Potentially affected

439vehicles

Model years

2010

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Tesla ROADSTER21 complaints