NHTSA Complaint #11540434 — 2018 TESLA MODEL 3

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11540434
Vehicle	2018 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	August 3, 2023
Date Filed	August 23, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Only when driving on HWY speeds 65 mph and above the steering pulls, while correcting to drive safely the car jerks and is very unsafe during hwy speeds as if i'm fighting to keep straight on the road. Tesla confirmed it was the lower lateral links which was replaced but did not fix the issue. the vehicle continues to have the same issue and now Telsa is saying the steering rack may need to be replaced. seems this is a common issue with this car!

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