NHTSA Complaint #11697191 — 2021 TESLA MODEL 3

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11697191
Vehicle 2021 TESLA MODEL 3
Component STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State CA

Consumer Description

We were not able to open the door after the 12 V battery died; fortunately we were not inside the car else this could have been catastrophic. There was no way for anyone trapped inside to come out.

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