NHTSA Complaint #11471255 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S
SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA
Crash
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11471255 |
| Vehicle | 2021 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AZ |
Consumer Description
Brakes are not strong enough to brake tires loose or cause anti lock. My Chevrolet Colorado out stops my Tesla. Hit an animal that my truck would not have. Helpless feeling.
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