NHTSA Complaint #11475238 — 2013 TESLA MODEL S

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11475238
Vehicle	2013 TESLA MODEL S
Component	TIRES
Date of Incident	April 29, 2022
Date Filed	July 22, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

I purchased a 2013 Tesla Model S P85+ in March of 2022 and by April of 2022 the rear left tire separated at the corner of the side wall ( side facing underneath the vehicle). By July of 2022, I had another incident with the same problem. After repairing that problem, it happened again the following week. I took it for repair and two days later, it happened again. I have come to learn from other Tesla owners that the vehicle is heavy and that the tires can not adequately support the tires which is leading to this defect. It is a safety issue to have tires blowing out on the highway when one is traveling at higher speeds.

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