NHTSA Complaint #11278643 — 2014 TESLA MODEL S

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11278643
Vehicle	2014 TESLA MODEL S
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 26, 2017
Date Filed	November 7, 2019
Mileage	17,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2014 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE CHARGING, IT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND POLICE AND FIRE REPORTS WERE FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A RESEARCH CENTER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BECAUSE IT WAS DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT AN INVESTIGATOR TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 17,000.

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