NHTSA Complaint #11511456 — 2018 TESLA MODEL S STRUCTURE:BODY

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11511456
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	March 1, 2023
Date Filed	March 12, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

Second door handle has failed and no longer unlatches door from outside, therefore dangerous to be unable to reach the back seats

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