NHTSA Complaint #11208507 — 2016 TESLA MODEL S

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11208507
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	May 18, 2019
Date Filed	May 19, 2019
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

STIFF STEERING WHEEL. SPORADICALLY THE STEERING WHEEL GETS EXTREMELY STIFF AND MAKING TURNS ESPECIALLY MINOR COURSE ADJUSTMENT VERY DIFFICULT ON BOTH DIRECTIONS. IT MAYBE RELATED TO HIGH SPEED BUT DOES HAPPEN WHEN I DRIVE ABOUT 30 - 40 MILES AN HOUR OR EVEN SLOWER. IT FEELS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I JUST CANNOT MAKE A SMOOTH TURN.

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