NHTSA Complaint #11407155 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11407155
Vehicle 2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 524 miles
Crash Yes
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

PARKING MY CAR WHEN I PRESSED THE BRAKE AND READY TO ENGAGE PARK , CAR ACCELERATED IN HIGH SPEED AND DROVE TO ISLAND AND TRYING TO CONTROL THE WHEEL WHILE MY FOOT STILL ON BREAK TO AVOID HITTING OTHER CARS ON THE PARKING LOT , HIT SOME CURBS WHICH CAUSE THE TIRE ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE CAME OFF COMPLETELY WITH AXLE ATTACHED . THIS CAUSE THE CAR TO STOP AND DEPLOYED AIR BAG AND CAUGHT ON FIRE , THAT'S WHEN I IMMEDIATELY GOT OUT THE CAR. THE CAR MILEAGE IS 524 WHEN IT HAPPENED. MINOR BURN ON MY LEFT ARM FROM THE FIRE AND SORE SHOULDER LESS THAN 24 HOURS.

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