NHTSA Complaint #11512646 — 2018 TESLA MODEL S

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11512646
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL S
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	March 17, 2023
Date Filed	March 19, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CO

Consumer Description

On March 17, 2023 at approximately 4:00 pm MT, I was traveling at approximately 75 MPH with adaptive cruise control and auto pilot engaged when the car suddenly applied brakes with no obstruction ahead or behind or on the side. The car quickly slowed down to approximately 55 MPH, released the brakes and began to accelerate back to the speed limit of 75 MPH.

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