NHTSA Complaint #11688047 — 2021 TESLA MODEL Y

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11688047
Vehicle 2021 TESLA MODEL Y
Component LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MA

Consumer Description

A [XXX] child could not open the left rear passenger door due electrical failure. This is a known safety failure for Teslas. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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