NHTSA Complaint #10983626 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10983626 |
| Vehicle | 2016 TESLA MODEL X |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 2,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA AUTOPILOT. THE CAT IS NOW OUT OF THE BAG. THE WAY TO CHEAT THE "HANDS ON WHEEL" NAG IS TO TIE A WATER BOTTLE TO THE WHEEL. SINCE THERE IS A WIDESPREAD BELIEF THAT AUTOPILOT IS 40% SAFER THAN A HUMAN DRIVER IT IS PROBABLE THAT THIS ENHANCEMENT WILL BE ADOPTED BY TESLA OWNERS WORLDWIDE. HERE ARE JUST 2 VIDEOS OF THE BOTTLE TECHNIQUE. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=LMMGWTGTCJQ AND HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=JSGTVRBEGPQ PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
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