NHTSA Complaint #11562357 — 2016 TESLA MODEL X

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11562357
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL X
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 16, 2023
Date Filed	December 28, 2023
Mileage	93,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Tesla Model X. The contact stated that while driving down the driveway, the front suspension system failed rendering the vehicle undrivable. The vehicle was towed to the local service center who diagnosed that the front suspension was faulty and needed to be replaced. The suspension system was replaced, and the vehicle was fixed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 93,000.

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