NHTSA Complaint #11579885 — 2020 TESLA MODEL 3

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11579885
Vehicle	2020 TESLA MODEL 3
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 28, 2024
Date Filed	March 28, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

I AM STILL WAITING FOR TESLA TO MAKE THIS REPAIR. I HAVE CONTACTED A SERVICE CENTER SEVERAL TIMES AND TRIED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT ONCE. TESLA CANCELLED THE APPOINTMENT AND KEEPS TELLING ME THEY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE PARTS TO MAKE THE REPAIR. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND A HALF SINCE TESLA ANNOUNCED THE RECALL AND IT HAS FAILED TO REPAIR MY CAR. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE HARNESS CAN SHORT OUT AND CAUSE A FIRE.

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