NHTSA Complaint #11550980 — 2014 TESLA MODEL S

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11550980
Vehicle 2014 TESLA MODEL S
Component POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State TN

Consumer Description

Loud whining noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. Tesla says it needs a new rear drive unit. The noise has been going on for some time and gradually gotten worse.

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