NHTSA Complaint #11587618 — 2023 TESLA MODEL S
UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11587618 |
| Vehicle | 2023 TESLA MODEL S |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | FL |
Consumer Description
The horn button is located on the side of the steering wheel spoke, extremely difficult to find, especially in an emergency. I have had several incidents in which I was unable to locate the small button when needed to avoid a collision.
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