NHTSA Complaint #11540722 — 2023 TESLA MODEL S

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11540722
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL S
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	August 9, 2023
Date Filed	August 25, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

This is the second time in the last two weeks that my backup camera has stopped working. I have talk to the service center about this I was told that it is not a safety issue but a convenience to the driver and that I should use my mirrors and turn my head around to see what is behind me. I have taken my car in the service center to see if they can fix the problem (8/23/2023). Backup camera worked for a while than stopped again . I have made another appointment with the service center to see if they can fix the problem (8/29/2023.

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