NHTSA Complaint #11142622 — 2016 TESLA MODEL S
PARKING BRAKE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11142622 |
| Vehicle | 2016 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 25,944 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE PARKING BRAKE BECAME LOOSE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ABLE TO MOVE AROUND FREELY PRIOR TO ENGAGING THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR. TESLA (50 EDWARDS COURT, BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010, (650) 342-1176) WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, AS WELL AS NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V260000 (PARKING BRAKE) AND STATED THAT THE OEM TIRES MUST BE RE-INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE BEFORE THE RECALL REPAIR COULD BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,944.
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