Tesla, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2009

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Tesla, Inc. in 2009. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 26, 2009

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

UNDER-TORQUED REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS

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.

NHTSA ID: 09V178000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 345

Consequence Summary:

IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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