NHTSA Complaint #11390525 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11390525 |
| Vehicle | 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 2,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
HERE IS A TERDSLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/38868112?ROWNUMBER=3 THE FRONT LEFT HAND SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARM (MADE FROM CAST MONKEY METAL) HAS SNAPPED LIKE A PRETZEL. THIS IS NOT COLLISION DAMAGE. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK AND NO AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THIS IS SIMPLY BAD MANUFACTURING. TESLAS ARE UNSAFE AT ANY SPEED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANKS. KEEF
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