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2008 Tesla Roadster 2dr Conv 0.0

Accessory power outlet

Heated sport seats w/lumbar support

Three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel

Touch screen vehicle information display

Pwr windows

Remote keyless entry

Pwr door locks

Cruise control

Homelink universal transmitter

Vehicle theft-deterrent & immobilizer system

Security PIN for vehicle starting

Valet mode

Electric air conditioning & heater

Retractable cup holder

375-volt AC induction air-cooled electric motor w/variable frequency drive

Single speed gearbox

Microprocessor-controlled lithium-ion battery pack

Battery heater for cold weather charging

Rear wheel drive

Bonded extruded aluminum monoque chassis

Front & rear independent wishbone suspension w/co-axial coil spring/telescopic damper

Front & rear sway bars

Rack & pinion pwr steering

4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/regenerative braking

Traction control

4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

Front & rear crumple zones

Side impact door beams

Rigid occupant safety cell

Driver & passenger airbags

Seatbelt pretensioners

Integrated head restraints

Tire pressure monitoring system

Emergency trunk release

16" x 6" front & 17" x 7.5" rear forged light alloy wheels

Locking wheel lugs

175/55R16 front & 225/45R17 rear tires

Tire inflator/sealant

Black soft top

Halogen headlamps

LED tail lights

AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: iPod interface

BEIGE, LEATHER SEAT TRIM

BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM

DARK GRAY, LEATHER SEAT TRIM

BEIGE, PREMIUM LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Premium Seats)

BLACK, PREMIUM LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Premium Seats)

DARK GRAY, PREMIUM LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Premium Seats)

BLACK , PREMIUM MICROFIBER SEAT TRIM (REQ: Premium Seats)

FUSION RED

RACING GREEN

BRILLIANT YELLOW METALLIC

RADIANT RED METALLIC

STERLING SILVER METALLIC

GLACIER BLUE METALLIC

TWILIGHT BLUE METALLIC

OBSIDIAN BLACK METALLIC

VERY ORANGE PREMIUM

ELECTRIC BLUE PREMIUM

ARTIC WHITE PREMIUM

THUNDER GRAY PREMIUM

JET BLACK PREMIUM

STANDARD PAINT

LIGHT GRAY SECONDARY TWO TONE SEAT COLOR (REQ: Traditional or Rally Two Tone Premium Seats)

CREAM SECONDARY TWO TONE SEAT COLOR (REQ: Traditional or Rally Two Tone Premium Seats)

SADDLE SECONDARY TWO TONE SEAT COLOR (REQ: Traditional or Rally Two Tone Premium Seats)

RED SECONDARY TWO TONE SEAT COLOR (REQ: Traditional or Rally Two Tone Premium Seats)

ORANGE SECONDARY TWO TONE SEAT COLOR (REQ: Traditional or Rally Two Tone Premium Seats)

YELLOW SECONDARY TWO TONE SEAT COLOR (REQ: Traditional or Rally Two Tone Premium Seats)

FLOOR MATS

HIGH POWER CONNECTOR

BODY COLOR HARD TOP

SOLARPLUS WINDSHIELD

ELECTRONICS GROUP -inc: upgraded stereo head unit, navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, Sirius satellite radio, premium 7-speaker sound w/subwoofer

PREMIUM SEATS

TRADITIONAL TWO TONE PREMIUM SEATS (REQ: Premium Seats)

RALLY TWO TONE PREMIUM SEATS (REQ: Premium Seats)

BEIGE SECONDARY TWO TONE SEAT COLOR (REQ: Traditional or Rally Two Tone Premium Seats)

BLACK SECONDARY TWO TONE SEAT COLOR (REQ: Traditional or Rally Two Tone Premium Seats)

DARK GRAY SECONDARY TWO TONE SEAT COLOR (REQ: Traditional or Rally Two Tone Premium Seats)

  Radiant Red Metallic -- Beige

  Radiant Red Metallic -- Black

  Radiant Red Metallic -- Dark Gray

  Sterling Silver Metallic -- Beige

  Sterling Silver Metallic -- Black

  Sterling Silver Metallic -- Dark Gray

  Glacier Blue Metallic -- Beige

  Glacier Blue Metallic -- Black

  Glacier Blue Metallic -- Dark Gray

  Twilight Blue Metallic -- Beige

  Twilight Blue Metallic -- Black

  Twilight Blue Metallic -- Dark Gray

  Obsidian Black Metallic -- Beige

  Obsidian Black Metallic -- Black

  Obsidian Black Metallic -- Dark Gray

  Very Orange Premium -- Beige

  Very Orange Premium -- Black

  Very Orange Premium -- Dark Gray

  Electric Blue Premium -- Beige

  Electric Blue Premium -- Black

  Electric Blue Premium -- Dark Gray

  Artic White Premium -- Beige

  Artic White Premium -- Black

  Artic White Premium -- Dark Gray

  Thunder Gray Premium -- Beige

  Thunder Gray Premium -- Black

  Thunder Gray Premium -- Dark Gray

  Jet Black Premium -- Beige

  Jet Black Premium -- Black

  Jet Black Premium -- Dark Gray

  Fusion Red -- Beige

  Fusion Red -- Black

  Fusion Red -- Dark Gray

  Racing Green -- Beige

  Racing Green -- Black

  Racing Green -- Dark Gray

  Brilliant Yellow Metallic -- Beige

  Brilliant Yellow Metallic -- Black

  Brilliant Yellow Metallic -- Dark Gray

Basic Years : 3

Basic Miles/km : 36,000

Drivetrain Years : 3

Drivetrain Miles/km : 36,000

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID : 09V178000

Mfg's Report Date : MAY 22, 2009

Component : WHEELS:CAP/COVER/HUB

Potential Number of Units Affected : 345

Summary : 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.

Remedy : TESLA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY/JUNE 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .