NHTSA Complaint #11485963 — 2021 TESLA MODEL S
ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11485963 |
| Vehicle | 2021 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AL |
Consumer Description
left rear motor malfunctioned yes available for inspection The computer said that the motor had malfunctioned but is safe to drive but dont exceed 65 mph. I drove some 2 miles and the car stopped and the motor caught fire. The vehicle has not been inspected.
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