NHTSA Complaint #11394980 — 2020 TESLA MODEL Y

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11394980
Vehicle	2020 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 1, 2021
Date Filed	February 6, 2021
Mileage	1,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

HERE IS A 2020 MODEL Y TERDSLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/38946687?ROWNUMBER=12 THE BACK WHEEL HAS GONE WALKABOUT. THE HUB CARRIER HAS CRACKED OFF FROM THE BRAKE ROTOR. THIS IS A MANUFACTURING SUPPLY CHAIN FAILURE. THIS COULD EASILY HAVE CAUSED A FATAL CRASH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS ALARMING INCIDENT. IT IS UNLIKELY THAT THIS IS THE ONLY SUCH CASE. IN FACT IDENTICAL FAILURES ON TESLA CARS OF VARIOUS MODELS HAVE ALREADY BEEN REPORTED TO NHTSA. THANK YOU (FOR NOTHING) KEEF

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