NHTSA Complaint #11571727 — 2017 TESLA MODEL S

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11571727
Vehicle	2017 TESLA MODEL S
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	January 20, 2024
Date Filed	February 13, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Upon use of the vehicle defroster feature in cold weather, my windshield cracked. There was no impact to the windshield. The vehicle cabin is bound by glass and spontaneously cracking glass during normal use of the vehicle is not safe.

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