NHTSA Complaint #11340000 — 2015 TESLA MODEL S
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11340000 |
| Vehicle | 2015 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 98,870 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IN |
Consumer Description
MY 2011 CHEVY EQUINOX RAN OUT OF OIL IN BETWEEN REGULAR OIL CHANGES DUE TO THE OIL CONSUMPTION ISSUE WITH THE INCORRECT SIZED PISTON RINGS. THIS ESCALATED QUICKLY AND DESTROYED MY TIMING CHAIN WHICH DESTROYED MY ENGINE.
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