NHTSA Complaint #11366121 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11366121
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	October 24, 2020
Date Filed	October 24, 2020
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

THERE IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE ON TESLA FORUMS REGARDING WATER ACCUMULATING IN THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THIS HAD LEAD TO THE REAR BUMPER COMING OFF WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION ON THE STREET. ONLY RECENTLY DID TESLA RELEASE A SURVIVE BULLETIN ABOUT IT. HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT FIX THE CAR UNLESS SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS FIRST. I BELIEVE MY CAR, AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS, ARE AFFECTED. MY CAR LEAKS A LOT OF WATER IN THE GARAGE AFTER COMING HOME FROM A RAINY DAY. I HAVE TO LINE MY GARAGE FLOOR WITH TOWELS TO PREVENT WATER DAMAGE TO THE WALLS THERE IS SO MUCH WATER. I AM AFRAID I WILL BE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND THE BUMPER WILL COME OFF. I BELIEVE TESLA SHOULD FIX THE KNOWN ISSUE NOW BEFORE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENS, NOT AFTER THE FACT. THIS IS UNSAFE.

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