NHTSA Complaint #11406558 — 2017 TESLA MODEL S

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11406558
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL S
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	October 25, 2020
Date Filed	April 5, 2021
Mileage	23,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

I COMPLAIN THAT TESLA FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT OF MALFUNCTIONING EMMC BY REPLACING VCM DAUGHTERBOARD (SEE THE LETTER RECEIVED) WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME. SINCE LAST NOVEMBER I HAVE RECEIVED A NUMBER OF LETTERS FROM TESLA INFORMING THE RECALL AND NOTHING HAPPENED.

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