NHTSA Complaint #11613574 — 2023 TESLA MODEL Y

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11613574
Vehicle	2023 TESLA MODEL Y
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 16, 2024
Date Filed	September 9, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

First time when it happened, i was able to control and It went to back to normal. I did not pay attention after. Second time I took right turn and the car drove in left lane but this time I felt steering was rigid and was unable to control the Steering and hit a tree. Driver seat air bag was deployed and all doors were locked. Gel from air bag burned my right hand wrist.

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