NHTSA Complaint #11242820 — 2014 TESLA MODEL S

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11242820
Vehicle	2014 TESLA MODEL S
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	May 1, 2019
Date Filed	August 9, 2019
Mileage	25,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

THE BEARING IN THE DRIVE SHAFT IS DAMAGED AND CONSTANTLY WHINES DURING ACCELERATION. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER IN CHICAGO TWO MONTHS AGO. THEY SAID THE DRIVE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY ORDERED THE DRIVE SHAFT AND SAID IT WOULD BE DELIVERED IN 7 DAYS. I HAVE CONTACTED THEM NUMEROUS TIMES AND GET NO RESPONSE.

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