NHTSA Complaint #11445587 — 2017 TESLA MODEL S

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11445587
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL S
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	December 25, 2021
Date Filed	December 30, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Wiper motor failing

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