NHTSA Complaint #11422548 — 2012 TESLA MODEL S

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11422548
Vehicle	2012 TESLA MODEL S
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 1, 2020
Date Filed	June 28, 2021
Mileage	59,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Tesla Model S. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal humming sound detected coming from the drive unit. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and diagnosed that the drive unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

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