NHTSA Complaint #11539735 — 2023 TESLA MODEL Y

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539735
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 11, 2023
Date Filed	August 21, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Had my vehicle for under 1 month. I was driving on a busy highway and the steering wheel completely seized up. It was unable to respond to turns or even curves in the road. Luckily, I was eventually able to pull over gradually, stop the car and contact roadside assistance. However, this was a very dangerous condition that could have cause multiple fatalities, including my own. Tesla replaced the steering column and sent me away without explaining the cause of the condition.

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