NHTSA Complaint #11002996 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 3 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11002996
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL X
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	June 29, 2017
Date Filed	July 5, 2017
Mileage	1,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	3
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THERE HAS BEEN A CRASH OF A TESLA MODEL X IN HONG KONG. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=GKA0MWYSVHW THE TESLA IS THE ONLY VEHICLE INVOLVED. THE BACK WHEEL HAS FALLEN OFF AND THE CAR HAS CRASHED INTO A BUS STAND INJURING SEVERAL PEOPLE. THESE CARS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND SUSPENSION FAILURE. PLEASE TAKE ACTION BEFORE MORE LIVES ARE LOST.

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