NHTSA Complaint #11545866 — 2017 TESLA MODEL X

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11545866
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL X
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 21, 2023
Date Filed	September 21, 2023
Mileage	97,649 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Tesla Model X. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH and other various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the issue would be documented. The failure mileage was approximately 97,649.

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