NHTSA Complaint #11498431 — 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11498431
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	December 15, 2022
Date Filed	December 21, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Driving south on the 5 freeway right northing on Oceanside the vehicle shut down at freeway speed. I had to coast of the to the first Oceanside. Fortunately it was late at night and there were no cars in the immediate vicinity. In addition to this the vehicle has had multiple episode of phantom breaking. I do not feel safe driving the car.

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