NHTSA Complaint #11633551 — 2013 TESLA MODEL S

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11633551
Vehicle	2013 TESLA MODEL S
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	August 23, 2024
Date Filed	January 1, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

When driving my vehicle the rear axle snapped causing the vehicle to fishtail. When checked by insurance company for repairs they found the Air suspension and rear axle snapped. It took out the air ride suspension, and bent 2 rims. It caused damage to the front fender as well as both interior wheel wells on the driver's side. Due to the suspension issue it caused a rock to come up and cracked windshield. The issue caused my vehicle to leave the road as I could not control the vehicle.

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