NHTSA Complaint #11457591 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11457591
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 21, 2022
Date Filed	March 21, 2022
Mileage	51,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the HVAC system became inoperable. The contact stated that the cold weather had frozen the windows and the contact was unable to properly see out of the windows and windshield. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not yet repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.

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