NHTSA Complaint #11460819 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11460819
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 OH

Consumer Description

I have had this car for about three months. It is equipped with "yoke" steering. I have fully adapted to it, with the exception of the horn button. Because I use it so infrequently, I have had no chance to develop muscle memory, and I suspect I am not alone. Twice now, while in heavy fast traffic in a middle lane, I've been in the blind spot of a car to my right. That car moved at a reasonable pace into my lane, and I could have stopped the movement with a rapid warning honk. Because I couldn't locate the horn button quickly, I was forced to brake abruptly and swerve left. Fortunately, both times the drivers to my left saw what was happening and moved left as well, but it could have been much worse. I am terrified of a child running toward the street and I can't honk fast enough. I keep practicing the horn, but I have 50 years of middle wheel push to overcome. Much as I love my Plaid, I think they should re-think this critical safety issue.

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