NHTSA Complaint #11384348 — 2020 TESLA MODEL S

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11384348
Vehicle	2020 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 19, 2020
Date Filed	December 21, 2020
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING ON 12/19 2020 ON THE HIGHWAY AND LOST POWER IN STEERING WHICH HE HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THEN HE CONTACTED THE TESLA DEALER FOR TOW SERVICE FOR HIS CAR .THE CONTACT STATED HIS CAR WAS NOW AT TESLA DEALER AT DEDHAM,MASSACHUSETTE. THE FAILURE MILAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

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