NHTSA Complaint #11523437 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11523437
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Date of Incident	May 19, 2023
Date Filed	May 23, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Tesla Cruise Control was in use when passing a white van or suv on route 505 near Winters. On Friday May 19 at approx. 5:45PM. Our Tesla abruptly slowed from 70mph to approx 50mph before our driver regained control. A motorcycle following was forced to pass us using the left shoulder. The motorcycle was following at a safe distance but was put at risk due to abrupt slowdown by our Tesla. Tesla Customer Service checked vehicle remotely and states there are no current problems with the car. No alerts. Cameras are aligned. Tesla advised computer reboot and ongoing monitoring by owner. States that car may learn over time. Car is equipped with "Full Self Driving " feature but only "Cruise Control" was in use at time of event.

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