NHTSA Complaint #11532354 — 2019 TESLA MODEL 3

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11532354
Vehicle 2019 TESLA MODEL 3
Component SUSPENSION
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 56,000 miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormally loud sound. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the front suspension lateral link was fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V235000 (Suspension)however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.

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