NHTSA Complaint #11383180 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11383180
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 11, 2020
Date Filed	December 12, 2020
Mileage	13,830 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.

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