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Tesla Roadster Recall R/2010/206: Short Circuit May Occur, Who Is Affected And What To Do

DVSA reference R/2010/206, campaign code TSB1017013. Data updated daily from DVSA.

Urgent
How serious
16 Oct 2010
Launched
31
vehicles in the UK
TSB1017013
Manufacturer’s campaign code

Tesla recalled Roadster vehicles built between 11 August 2009 and 6 September 2010. Although highly unlikely it is possible that the wiring harness for the 12V auxiliary battery could as a result of incorrect routing chaff on the carbon fibre armature of the vehicle. The dealer will check the wiring and install a protective sleeve as an additional precautionary measure. You won't usually pay for it.1

What’s Wrong

Although highly unlikely it is possible that the wiring harness for the 12V auxiliary battery could as a result of incorrect routing chaff on the carbon fibre armature of the vehicle. If this condition exists and is not addressed it could in time result in a short circuit and electrical arching which could cause a fire. The high voltage main battery pack and associated wiring is not affected in any way and the issue poses no threat to the electrical system that powers the vehicle.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: SHORT CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR Defect: Although highly unlikely it is possible that the wiring harness for the 12V auxiliary battery could as a result of incorrect routing chaff on the carbon fibre armature of the vehicle. If this condition exists and is not addressed it could in time result in a short circuit and electrical arching which could cause a fire. The high voltage main battery pack and associated wiring is not affected in any way and the issue poses no threat to the electrical system that powers the vehicle. Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check the wiring and install a protective sleeve as an additional precautionary measure.

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The Risk

The recall notice describes the concern as: short circuit may occur.

The Fix

The dealer will check the wiring and install a protective sleeve as an additional precautionary measure.

Are You Affected?

Roadster built between 11 August 2009 and 6 September 2010 may be included. Tesla estimates 31 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Tesla, because not every car in the date range may be included.

What To Do Now

  1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Tesla.
  2. Book with any franchised Tesla dealer, quoting the campaign code TSB1017013 or the DVSA reference R/2010/206. See how to get a Tesla recall fixed.
  3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

No other recalls for this model in DVSA’s data.

This is one of 26 Tesla recalls in DVSA’s data. The one launched after it was R/2015/233 on 20 Nov 2015, for seatbelt may not perform correctly. You can also see every Tesla recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and high-voltage battery recalls across every make.

Source: DVSA recall R/2010/206, launched 16 October 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.

Sources

  1. The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.