NHTSA Complaint #11537872 — 2023 TESLA MODEL X

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11537872
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL X
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	August 11, 2023
Date Filed	August 11, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model X. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed the rear fender had detached and fallen onto the ground. The contact stated that the driver's side front wheel well had also detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the parts were put back in place using adhesive. The contact stated that the front fender had detached previously but had been reinstalled using adhesive. The contact was unaware of the cause for the failure and why the dealer was using an adhesive to reinstall the parts. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 9,649.

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