NHTSA Complaint #11078244 — 2016 TESLA MODEL S
SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11078244 |
| Vehicle | 2016 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 20,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/22733158/PHOTOS THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND WHEELS ARE JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS. THE BACK RH WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY. THE FRONT RH WHEEL AND SUSPENSION HAVE FALLEN OFF COMPLETELY. THE BALL JOINTS ON THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SNAPPED. THE TOP BALL JOINT CONNECTING THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO THE WISHBONE HAS POPPED APART. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO CRASH DAMAGE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE SUSPENSION DAMAGE. THESE CARS SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD UNTIL THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
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