NHTSA Complaint #11504395 — 2023 TESLA MODEL 3

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11504395
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 29, 2023
Date Filed	January 30, 2023
Mileage	8,728 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH another vehicle suddenly entered the lane that the contact was driving on, causing the contact to strike the other vehicle. No air bags deploy, and the brake assist feature failed to activate. There were no reported injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and filed a case. The failure mileage was 8,728.

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