NHTSA Complaint #11571431 — 2016 TESLA MODEL S

SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11571431
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL S
Component	SERVICE BRAKES
Date of Incident	February 12, 2024
Date Filed	February 12, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

Similar issue to NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V260000. Vehicle was in park. Shifted the vehicle into drive and the passenger side parking break seized and would not release.

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