NHTSA Complaint #11404496 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11404496 |
| Vehicle | 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 600 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FLOOR MAT FOLDED OVER WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE PEDALS. ON ONE OCCASION THE FAILURE CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE CURB. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT YET DETERMINED. THE MANUFACTURER AND TESLA SERVICE CENTER LOCATED AT 11163 SANTA MONICA BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90025 WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.*DT
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