NHTSA Complaint #11440365 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S
UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11440365 |
| Vehicle | 2021 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
The horn on the Model S PLAID is a small button on the right side of the airbag. On two occasions, I needed to use the horn to warn another driver of danger to us both and on both occasions, I failed to find the horn button in time to use it. I am not troubled by the yoke at all, but the horn is an important safety issue in my view which must be rectified. Tesla has not provided me with any opportunity to provide feedback despite many attempts locally and via their online interfaces. They have not responded to two emails...thus my request that you inquire urgently on this issue with them. Consumer stated Tesla Plaid horn button being dangerously difficult to find in an emergency.
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