NHTSA Complaint #11083814 — 2017 TESLA MODEL S

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11083814
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL S
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 4, 2018
Date Filed	April 8, 2018
Mileage	20,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

HERE IS A SUSPENSION PART FOR A TESLA UP FOR SALE ON EBAY. HTTPS://WWW.EBAY.COM/ITM/2012-2015-TESLA-MODEL-S-RIGHT-REAR-SUSPENSION-TOE-LINK-OEM-1043964-00-C-G252/162890358538?EPID=908253627&HASH=ITEM25ED059F0A:G:OOYAAOSWQFZAEKMS&VXP=MTR THE PHOTOGRAPHS (ATTACHED) SHOW THAT THE EYE OF THE LINK HAS BEEN STRETCHED AND IS LIABLE TO SNAP WITH ANY LOAD APPLIED. THIS SHOWS JUST HOW ABSURDLY WEAK THESE CRITICAL PARTS ARE EVEN WHEN IN NEW CONDITION. THERE IS A THRIVING MARKET IN USED TESLA PARTS SALVAGED FROM WRECKS BECAUSE TESLA CHARGES VERY HIGH PRICES FOR PARTS AND LABOR. TESLA IS KNOWN TO BE VERY RELUCTANT TO REPAIR CARS THAT HAVE HAD ANY KIND OF SUSPENSION REPAIRS. THIS IS FORCING OWNERS TO PERFORM DANGEROUS DIY REPAIRS. THIS IS PUTTING MANY ROAD -USERS LIVES IN DANGER. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. CONCERNED CITIZEN

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