NHTSA Complaint #11301634 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11301634
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 30, 2019
Date Filed	January 24, 2020
Mileage	19,241 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. WHILE DRIVING AT 5 MPH THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED, JERKED AND STALLED. THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SAFETY RESTRAINT FAULT MESSAGE WAS DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TESLA 6701 AMADOR PLAZA RD, DUBLIN, CA 94568, (925)361-1173 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SAFETY SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,241.

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