NHTSA Complaint #11079492 — 2017 TESLA MODEL S

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11079492
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL S
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 1, 2018
Date Filed	March 15, 2018
Mileage	5,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/22469458 THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLLOLLOPSED. THE FRONT WHEELS ARE ALL BRUTALISED! ALL THE DAMAGE APPEARS TO BE SELF INFLICTED AFTER THE SUSPENSION WENT WHOMPY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED SENIOR CITIZEN. ETC ETC.

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