NHTSA Complaint #11497148 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11497148
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 12, 2022
Date Filed	December 12, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

Car was steering properly when parked Dec 4th. Car sat for 5 days from Dec 5 until Dec 10 while we were out of town. Car was plugged in as recommended by Tesla during that time. On Dec 11 the screen information indicated the following "Steering Assist Reduced". No steering assist was available. Armstrong Steering was required to deliver to the service center. Any senior person with less than adequate strength requiring power steering would have difficulty safely driving the car. I noticed a recall or Model S and X for similar complaint.

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