NHTSA Complaint #11469513 — 2017 TESLA MODEL X

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11469513
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL X
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 13, 2022
Date Filed	June 16, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

The steering, over three days has rapidly deteriorated. Working the steering wheel between +/- 15 degrees is fine. At 45 and 90 degrees there is significant resistance to turning. I believe the 2017 model is also prone to intermediate shaft U-joint failure.

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