NHTSA Complaint #11440764 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11440764
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	November 14, 2021
Date Filed	November 17, 2021
Mileage	24,300 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model Y. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the lane assist feature operated independently as he attempted to merge into the right lane. Due to the failure, the vehicle pulled back into the left lane which caused the vehicle to spin in a circle and crash into a median. The air bags did not deploy upon impact. The contact was not injured as a result of the accident. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was initially towed to the dealer where he was informed that the vehicle would be towed to an independent body shop for repair. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 24,300.

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