NHTSA Complaint #11440225 — 2017 TESLA MODEL S

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11440225
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL S
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	October 18, 2021
Date Filed	November 12, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Front suspension failed while driving on highway at about 60MPH. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Car was hard to steer on highway when the the front suspension failed. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. Tesla service confirmed that front suspension failed and did the replacement. See the attached receipts for details. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No

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