NHTSA Complaint #10983856 — 2014 TESLA MODEL S

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10983856
Vehicle	2014 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 16, 2017
Date Filed	May 6, 2017
Mileage	76,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA JUST ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.SALVAGERESELLER.COM/CARS-FOR-SALE/23213537-2014-TESLA-MODEL-S-WEST-PALM-BEACH-FL THE FRONT RH WHEEL HAS SNAPPED OFF. THE STEERING KNUCKLE IS JAMMED INTO THE TIRE. THE FRONT RH HEADLIGHT IS NOT EVEN BROKEN IT IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE THAT THE DAMAGE WAS THE RESULT OF A COLLISION. LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER CASE OF SUSPENSION FAILURE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.

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