NHTSA Complaint #10910108 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10910108
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL X
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 10, 2016
Date Filed	September 27, 2016
Mileage	300 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

WHILE COMING TO A STOP IN A PARKING GARAGE GOING 3 MPH THE AUTO SUDDENLY PROJECTED FORWARD AT FULL SPEED INTO A CONCRETE WALL DESTROYING THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF THE CAR AND INJURING THE PASSENGERS BY DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAGS08102016

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