NHTSA Complaint #11461981 — 2019 TESLA MODEL 3

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11461981
Vehicle	2019 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	February 28, 2022
Date Filed	April 24, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

You have many reports of Tesla Model 3 ball joint failures. The ball joints are failing due to lack of lubrication. If an owner complains enough Tesla will squirt some lube in and reseal with silicon goop. Owners are even DIYing with WD40. Here is a Tesla in the junkyard with upperball-joint popped apart and all other ball-joints busted. https://www.iaai.com/VehicleDetail/33393366~US Just wondering when you might get around to demanding a recall. Thanks Your friend Keef. Say Hello to Elon for me.

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