NHTSA Complaint #11595384 — 2021 TESLA MODEL X

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11595384
Vehicle	2021 TESLA MODEL X
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	June 19, 2024
Date Filed	June 19, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

I was driving and the car started changing lanes. The steering became heavy and I was barely able to move it and required extreme force. Tesla screen displayed ( steering assist reduced ). I almost died. I was facing cars on both directions and was barely able to get my self to a safe spot. There was no warning before this happened. The car is currently with dealer The steering became acutely extremely heavy and unresponsive and locked on a busy road

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