Here's one problem that needn't be blamed on Elon Musk, Tesla Motors or electric cars in general. One of the roughly 400 owners of a Tesla Roadster noticed that his car had a "wobbly feel" when turning. When he took the car in for service, technicians discovered that the bolts on the rear hub hadn't been properly tightened.
Tesla then notified Lotus, which supplies the roadster's chassis. Turns out some Lotus Elises and Exiges have the same issue. As a result, separate NHTSA recalls were issued on May 22 for 345 Tesla Roadsters (MY2008) and 29 U.S.-spec Lotus Elises and Exiges (MY2009).
For Tesla owners not living near the automaker's California, New York, Chicago or Seattle service centers, Business Insider reports that Tesla technicians will be flown out to make the necessary repairs.
Inside Line News: Lotus Recalls 2009 Elise and Exige after Tesla Roadster Problem Reported
brn says:
02:12 PM, 05/28/09
"One of the roughly 400 owners of a Tesla Roadster noticed"
Elon would have you believe 1100 is more accurate. Personally, I'd be surprised if it were as high as 400.
g8gtnorth says:
03:05 PM, 05/28/09
So that's what... all of the Tesla's
"For Tesla owners not living near the automaker's California, New York, Chicago or Seattle service centers, Business Insider reports that Tesla technicians will be flown out to make the necessary repairs." - There's another expense they need.
greenpony says:
06:43 PM, 05/28/09
Dang it, now I need to bring my Tesla AND my Lotus. Screw it, just give me a ZR1.
brn says:
05:59 AM, 05/29/09
greenpony, what on earth would you do with all the extra money?