NHTSA Complaint #11561856 — 2023 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11561856
Vehicle 2023 TESLA MODEL 3
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 1,798 miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2023 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated after leaving the dealer for a previous issue with a locked steering wheel, the contact was driving 50 mph on an entrance ramp as he accelerated to merge onto the highway, the steering wheel seized to the right in non-autopilot mode causing the contact to crash into the guardrail on the right side. The contact injured his neck and received medical attention. The emergency respondent was not called, but the contact obtained a police report. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but remains unrepaired, and needed engineers' diagnosis and legal investigation by Tesla. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V838000 (Electrical System). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,798.

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