NHTSA Complaint #11571541 — 2016 TESLA MODEL S

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11571541
Vehicle	2016 TESLA MODEL S
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	January 9, 2024
Date Filed	February 12, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

When vehicle is placed in park the wipers engage continuously on the intermittent setting. This occurs every time the car is put in park regardless of the weather. These uncontrolled wipes on a dry windshield are causing damage to my windshield and the wipers.

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