NHTSA Complaint #11539218 — 2018 TESLA MODEL S STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539218
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Date of Incident	June 21, 2023
Date Filed	August 17, 2023
Mileage	19,374 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Tesla Model S. The contact stated that while washing the vehicle, there was orange rust coming out of the bumper. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and confirmed that there was a failure with the bumper. The vehicle was being repaired by the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 19,374.

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