NHTSA Complaint #11452927 — 2018 TESLA MODEL S
SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11452927 |
| Vehicle | 2018 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
Phantom breaking. Car Suddenly breaked on highway going at 70 miles per hour. No crash. This has happened 5-10 times over the last year
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