NHTSA Complaint #11588343 — 2015 TESLA MODEL S

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11588343
Vehicle	2015 TESLA MODEL S
Component	FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Date of Incident	March 17, 2024
Date Filed	May 12, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The vehicle was involved in an accident due to a failure of the autopilot system. There was a recall letter sent out of 23V-838 a month prior, but changes either did not persist or was the primary cause of the accident.

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