NHTSA Complaint #11497495 — 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11497495
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
Date of Incident	May 27, 2022
Date Filed	December 14, 2022
Mileage	9,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OR

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2021 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently made a sudden stop and then lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the inverter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 9,000.

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