NHTSA Complaint #11577299 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3
STEERING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11577299 |
| Vehicle | 2020 TESLA MODEL 3 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NY |
Consumer Description
1.) Steering wheel,yes. 2.) I lost steering at 50 MPH with my twp daughter in backseat. 3.) Car was towed BACK to Tesla (it eas there 3 days ago for 2 front upper control arms replacement) 4.) car not inspected by anyone other than Tesla. 5.) yes 2 warnings “steering assist reduced”and “lane departure disabled”.
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