NHTSA Complaint #11389326 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11389326
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL X
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	January 20, 2021
Date Filed	January 21, 2021
Mileage	57,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NH

Consumer Description

FAILURE OF THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION FORE LINK, WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEED

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