NHTSA Complaint #11480426 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11480426
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL X
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 1, 2022
Date Filed	August 21, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

Under acceleration the Model X has significant front-end vibration. Had the half-shafts replaced 3 years ago but the problem persists.

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