NHTSA Complaint #10967662 — 2014 TESLA MODEL S

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10967662
Vehicle	2014 TESLA MODEL S
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	March 18, 2017
Date Filed	March 22, 2017
Mileage	39,666 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

LUG NUTS SECURING WHEELS TO THE CAR HAVE A METAL COVER. THIS METAL COVER IS DISTORTING AND COMING LOOSE. YOU HAVE TO USE A SOCKET THAT IS ONE SIZE LARGER IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE LUG NUTS TO SERVICE THE WHEEL. THE ORIGINAL SIZE SOCKET STATED IN THE MANUAL NO LONGER FITS BECAUSE THIS METAL COVER OVER THE LUG NUT IS DISTORTED.

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