NHTSA Complaint #11289356 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11289356
Vehicle 2016 TESLA MODEL X
Component STEERING
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 70,400 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

WAS DRIVING AT 19 MPH IN CITY STREET AND HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP DUE TO A CAR ABOUT TO CUT ME OFF. HEARD A LOUD BANG. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION I CAN SEE THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN . CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE WITHOUT A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER.

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