NHTSA Complaint #11397694 — 2021 TESLA MODEL X POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11397694
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL X
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	February 24, 2021
Date Filed	February 24, 2021
Mileage	2,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

UNDER MEDIUM/HEAVY ACCELERATION, THERE IS A RATTLING/GRINDING SOUND LIKE SOMETHING IS COMING LOOSE. TESLA SAYS ITS NORMAL. ITS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND TESLA REFUSES TO REPAIR.

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