NHTSA Complaint #10896399 — 2016 TESLA MODEL S

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10896399
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL S
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 25, 2016
Date Filed	August 16, 2016
Mileage	3,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ON A HIGHWAY FRONT MOTOR SHORTED LOOSING POWER AND CAR SLOWED TO A HALT AT A UNSAFE HIGHWAY LOCATION.

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