NHTSA Complaint #11308131 — 2017 TESLA MODEL X

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11308131
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL X
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	February 7, 2020
Date Filed	February 10, 2020
Mileage	35,630 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

WHILE BACKING DOWN AN INCLINE, WHEN THE REAR WHEEL ROLLED ONTO FLAT ROAD SURFACE THE PASSENGER REAR WHEEL MOUNTING ARM BROKE FROM FRAME. NO OBJECT OR EXTERNAL FORCE CAUSE THE BREAKAGE. THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO TRACK STRAIGHT AS THE ASSEMBLY WAS AT AN ABNORMAL ANGLE DUE TO THE METAL ARM MOUNT SHEARED FROM THE FRAME. NO TIRE OR RIM DAMAGE OCCURRED. VEHICLE WAS CAREFULLY FLAT BEDDED TO MANUFACTURER'S SERVICE CENTER IN MILFORD CT.

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