Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
14 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-008
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-003
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-008
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-001
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-001
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2014-2021 Model S vehicles. The front trunk latch assembly may be misaligned, preventing the secondary hood latch from engaging. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 113, "Hood Latch System."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-11-003
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-21-001
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2014-2016 Model S vehicles equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-19-20-001
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Tesla Model S vehicles equipped with Bosch steering racks. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-18-32-002
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2018
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-17-33-002
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2017
Consumer Complaints
971 ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/25226748/PHOTOS NO CRASH, NO IMPACT DAMAGE, NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. JUST THE USUAL WHEEL FALLEN OFF. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. PERSISTENT CITIZEN
Corrective Action:
TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/25226748/PHOTOS NO CRASH, NO IMPACT DAMAGE, NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. JUST THE USUAL WHEEL FALLEN OFF. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. PERSISTENT CITIZEN
Additional Notes:
TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/25226748/PHOTOS NO CRASH, NO IMPACT DAMAGE, NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. JUST THE USUAL WHEEL FALLEN OFF. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. PERSISTENT CITIZEN
Mfg Campaign: 11083358
Recall Date: Apr 5, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA JUST ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/21757678/PHOTOS NO AIR-BAGS HAVE GONE OFF. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED OFF. PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW THAT THE SUSPENSION LINKS HAVE SNAPPED. THIS APPEARS TO BE YET ANOTHER CASE OF SELF INFLICTED INJURY. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. PERTURBED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA JUST ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/21757678/PHOTOS NO AIR-BAGS HAVE GONE OFF. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED OFF. PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW THAT THE SUSPENSION LINKS HAVE SNAPPED. THIS APPEARS TO BE YET ANOTHER CASE OF SELF INFLICTED INJURY. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. PERTURBED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA JUST ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/21757678/PHOTOS NO AIR-BAGS HAVE GONE OFF. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED OFF. PHOTOGRAPHS SHOW THAT THE SUSPENSION LINKS HAVE SNAPPED. THIS APPEARS TO BE YET ANOTHER CASE OF SELF INFLICTED INJURY. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. PERTURBED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11082649
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 1/4/18, I WAS DRIVING IN AUTOPILOT ON THE 405 HEADING NORTH TO MY OFFICE IN SANTA MONICA IN MY TESLA MODEL S AND THE CAR SIMPLY RAN INTO THE BARRIER WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR POOL LANE AT 75MPH. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! I HAVE CONTACTED TESLA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY NOT INTERESTED. I JUST READ ABOUT AN ACCIDENT THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS INVESTIGATING WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE DRIVER DIED. I BELIEVE MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED THE SAME WAY AND I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
Corrective Action:
AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 1/4/18, I WAS DRIVING IN AUTOPILOT ON THE 405 HEADING NORTH TO MY OFFICE IN SANTA MONICA IN MY TESLA MODEL S AND THE CAR SIMPLY RAN INTO THE BARRIER WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR POOL LANE AT 75MPH. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! I HAVE CONTACTED TESLA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY NOT INTERESTED. I JUST READ ABOUT AN ACCIDENT THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS INVESTIGATING WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE DRIVER DIED. I BELIEVE MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED THE SAME WAY AND I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
Additional Notes:
AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 1/4/18, I WAS DRIVING IN AUTOPILOT ON THE 405 HEADING NORTH TO MY OFFICE IN SANTA MONICA IN MY TESLA MODEL S AND THE CAR SIMPLY RAN INTO THE BARRIER WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR POOL LANE AT 75MPH. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! I HAVE CONTACTED TESLA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY NOT INTERESTED. I JUST READ ABOUT AN ACCIDENT THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS INVESTIGATING WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE DRIVER DIED. I BELIEVE MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED THE SAME WAY AND I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11081565
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 1/4/18, I WAS DRIVING IN AUTOPILOT ON THE 405 HEADING NORTH TO MY OFFICE IN SANTA MONICA IN MY TESLA MODEL S AND THE CAR SIMPLY RAN INTO THE BARRIER WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR POOL LANE AT 75MPH. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! I HAVE CONTACTED TESLA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY NOT INTERESTED. I JUST READ ABOUT AN ACCIDENT THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS INVESTIGATING WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE DRIVER DIED. I BELIEVE MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED THE SAME WAY AND I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
Corrective Action:
AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 1/4/18, I WAS DRIVING IN AUTOPILOT ON THE 405 HEADING NORTH TO MY OFFICE IN SANTA MONICA IN MY TESLA MODEL S AND THE CAR SIMPLY RAN INTO THE BARRIER WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR POOL LANE AT 75MPH. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! I HAVE CONTACTED TESLA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY NOT INTERESTED. I JUST READ ABOUT AN ACCIDENT THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS INVESTIGATING WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE DRIVER DIED. I BELIEVE MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED THE SAME WAY AND I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
Additional Notes:
AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 1/4/18, I WAS DRIVING IN AUTOPILOT ON THE 405 HEADING NORTH TO MY OFFICE IN SANTA MONICA IN MY TESLA MODEL S AND THE CAR SIMPLY RAN INTO THE BARRIER WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR POOL LANE AT 75MPH. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! I HAVE CONTACTED TESLA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY NOT INTERESTED. I JUST READ ABOUT AN ACCIDENT THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS INVESTIGATING WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE DRIVER DIED. I BELIEVE MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED THE SAME WAY AND I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11081565
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Potential Consequences:
AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 1/4/18, I WAS DRIVING IN AUTOPILOT ON THE 405 HEADING NORTH TO MY OFFICE IN SANTA MONICA IN MY TESLA MODEL S AND THE CAR SIMPLY RAN INTO THE BARRIER WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR POOL LANE AT 75MPH. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! I HAVE CONTACTED TESLA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY NOT INTERESTED. I JUST READ ABOUT AN ACCIDENT THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS INVESTIGATING WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE DRIVER DIED. I BELIEVE MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED THE SAME WAY AND I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
Corrective Action:
AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 1/4/18, I WAS DRIVING IN AUTOPILOT ON THE 405 HEADING NORTH TO MY OFFICE IN SANTA MONICA IN MY TESLA MODEL S AND THE CAR SIMPLY RAN INTO THE BARRIER WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR POOL LANE AT 75MPH. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! I HAVE CONTACTED TESLA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY NOT INTERESTED. I JUST READ ABOUT AN ACCIDENT THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS INVESTIGATING WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE DRIVER DIED. I BELIEVE MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED THE SAME WAY AND I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
Additional Notes:
AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM ON THE MORNING OF 1/4/18, I WAS DRIVING IN AUTOPILOT ON THE 405 HEADING NORTH TO MY OFFICE IN SANTA MONICA IN MY TESLA MODEL S AND THE CAR SIMPLY RAN INTO THE BARRIER WALL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CAR POOL LANE AT 75MPH. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY CRAZY! I HAVE CONTACTED TESLA ABOUT THE ACCIDENT SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THEY ARE SIMPLY NOT INTERESTED. I JUST READ ABOUT AN ACCIDENT THAT THE U.S. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS INVESTIGATING WHERE THE SAME THING HAPPENED AND THE DRIVER DIED. I BELIEVE MY ACCIDENT COULD HAVE ENDED THE SAME WAY AND I THINK IT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN VERY SERIOUSLY.
Mfg Campaign: 11081565
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE AUTO PILOT ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN IT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BARRIER WALL AS HE WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK INTO MANUEL MODE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE AUTO PILOT ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN IT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BARRIER WALL AS HE WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK INTO MANUEL MODE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH, THE AUTO PILOT ENGAGED ON ITS OWN AND THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO TURN IT OFF. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A BARRIER WALL AS HE WAS ABLE TO PLACE THE VEHICLE BACK INTO MANUEL MODE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11081576
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
PLEASE EXCUSE ME IF I AM BORING YOU BUT HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD AND OF COURSE THE SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/48769717/PHOTOS OBVIOUSLY A SINGLE FAILURE OF A TESLA SUSPENSION COMPONENT COULD BE THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE OR SIMPLY A RANDOM FAILURE BUT IF YOU WOULD TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK BACK AT ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED AGAINST TESLA IT IS CLEAR THAT THERE IS A DISTURBING TREND OF FAILURE IN THESE FRAGILE ALLOY GIBLETS. PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE SO AS TO AVOID FURTHER LOSS OF LIFE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED (AND VERY PERSISTENT) CITIZEN. DATE OF CRASH IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Corrective Action:
PLEASE EXCUSE ME IF I AM BORING YOU BUT HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD AND OF COURSE THE SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/48769717/PHOTOS OBVIOUSLY A SINGLE FAILURE OF A TESLA SUSPENSION COMPONENT COULD BE THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE OR SIMPLY A RANDOM FAILURE BUT IF YOU WOULD TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK BACK AT ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED AGAINST TESLA IT IS CLEAR THAT THERE IS A DISTURBING TREND OF FAILURE IN THESE FRAGILE ALLOY GIBLETS. PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE SO AS TO AVOID FURTHER LOSS OF LIFE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED (AND VERY PERSISTENT) CITIZEN. DATE OF CRASH IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Additional Notes:
PLEASE EXCUSE ME IF I AM BORING YOU BUT HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD AND OF COURSE THE SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/48769717/PHOTOS OBVIOUSLY A SINGLE FAILURE OF A TESLA SUSPENSION COMPONENT COULD BE THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE OR SIMPLY A RANDOM FAILURE BUT IF YOU WOULD TAKE THE TIME TO LOOK BACK AT ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS THAT HAVE BEEN FILED AGAINST TESLA IT IS CLEAR THAT THERE IS A DISTURBING TREND OF FAILURE IN THESE FRAGILE ALLOY GIBLETS. PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE SO AS TO AVOID FURTHER LOSS OF LIFE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED (AND VERY PERSISTENT) CITIZEN. DATE OF CRASH IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11080798
Recall Date: Mar 22, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA IN A UK JUNKYARD: HTTP://WWW.HBC.CO.UK/CGI-BIN/ZYVIEW/D=VEHICLES/V=POPWIN/R=6955348/MAKE_MODEL=TESLA%20MODEL%20S%2075/ZV_AND_OR=AND/MAKE_MODEL_ZV_ENABLED=NO HTTP://WWW.HBC.CO.UK/AUCTION-MODELS/TESLA/MODEL/CAR%3A%3ALIGHT%20COMMERCIAL.HTML FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN TO BITS. THIS ONE IS AN ABSOLUTE SHOCKER. THESE CARS ARE FALLING TO BITS ALL OVER THE WORLD. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. DATE OF CRASH IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA IN A UK JUNKYARD: HTTP://WWW.HBC.CO.UK/CGI-BIN/ZYVIEW/D=VEHICLES/V=POPWIN/R=6955348/MAKE_MODEL=TESLA%20MODEL%20S%2075/ZV_AND_OR=AND/MAKE_MODEL_ZV_ENABLED=NO HTTP://WWW.HBC.CO.UK/AUCTION-MODELS/TESLA/MODEL/CAR%3A%3ALIGHT%20COMMERCIAL.HTML FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN TO BITS. THIS ONE IS AN ABSOLUTE SHOCKER. THESE CARS ARE FALLING TO BITS ALL OVER THE WORLD. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. DATE OF CRASH IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA IN A UK JUNKYARD: HTTP://WWW.HBC.CO.UK/CGI-BIN/ZYVIEW/D=VEHICLES/V=POPWIN/R=6955348/MAKE_MODEL=TESLA%20MODEL%20S%2075/ZV_AND_OR=AND/MAKE_MODEL_ZV_ENABLED=NO HTTP://WWW.HBC.CO.UK/AUCTION-MODELS/TESLA/MODEL/CAR%3A%3ALIGHT%20COMMERCIAL.HTML FRONT SUSPENSION HAS COMPLETELY FALLEN TO BITS. THIS ONE IS AN ABSOLUTE SHOCKER. THESE CARS ARE FALLING TO BITS ALL OVER THE WORLD. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. DATE OF CRASH IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11080409
Recall Date: Mar 21, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24093828 SAME OLD THING. SUSPENSION COLLOLLOPSED. FRONT SUSPENSION SNAPPED OFF LIKE A SPARROWS LEG. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. (SIGH) PEEVED CITIZEN. ETC. ETC.
Corrective Action:
ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24093828 SAME OLD THING. SUSPENSION COLLOLLOPSED. FRONT SUSPENSION SNAPPED OFF LIKE A SPARROWS LEG. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. (SIGH) PEEVED CITIZEN. ETC. ETC.
Additional Notes:
ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24093828 SAME OLD THING. SUSPENSION COLLOLLOPSED. FRONT SUSPENSION SNAPPED OFF LIKE A SPARROWS LEG. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. (SIGH) PEEVED CITIZEN. ETC. ETC.
Mfg Campaign: 11079498
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN FRONT OF A RETAIL BUSINESS WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION OR GLITCH IN THE VEHICLES TROUBLED SOFTWARE FOR DRIVER ASSIST AND/OR SAFETY FEATURES. FEATURES WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO TESLA. THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION HAPPENED WITH NO INPUT TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I WAS LIGHTLY BRAKING, INTENT ON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD NEARLY COMPLETED THE PARKING MANEUVER WHEN THE CAR RACED FORWARD, JUMPED A CURB, KNOCKED DOWN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN, TRAVELED ACROSS A WALKWAY AND SMASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE BUSINESS. THIS HAPPENED SO FAST, I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT OCCURRED UNTIL I COULD GATHER MY THOUGHTS AFTER THE INCIDENT. NO AUDIBLE OR VISUAL WARNING OF AN IMPENDING COLLISION WERE HEARD OR SEEN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FORTUNATELY NO ONE INSIDE THE BUSINESS, NO PEDESTRIAN NOR MYSELF WERE INJURED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAJIC ACCIDENT. MY TESLA SUSTAINED OVER $25,000 IN DAMAGE AND IS STILL IN THE REPAIR SHOP. AS OF THIS DATE, NO CLAIM HAS BEEN SETTLED FOR REPAIRS TO THE BUSINESS PROPERTY. I HAVE UPLOADED A PHOTO SHOWING THE END RESULT OF THE EVENT.
Corrective Action:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN FRONT OF A RETAIL BUSINESS WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION OR GLITCH IN THE VEHICLES TROUBLED SOFTWARE FOR DRIVER ASSIST AND/OR SAFETY FEATURES. FEATURES WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO TESLA. THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION HAPPENED WITH NO INPUT TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I WAS LIGHTLY BRAKING, INTENT ON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD NEARLY COMPLETED THE PARKING MANEUVER WHEN THE CAR RACED FORWARD, JUMPED A CURB, KNOCKED DOWN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN, TRAVELED ACROSS A WALKWAY AND SMASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE BUSINESS. THIS HAPPENED SO FAST, I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT OCCURRED UNTIL I COULD GATHER MY THOUGHTS AFTER THE INCIDENT. NO AUDIBLE OR VISUAL WARNING OF AN IMPENDING COLLISION WERE HEARD OR SEEN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FORTUNATELY NO ONE INSIDE THE BUSINESS, NO PEDESTRIAN NOR MYSELF WERE INJURED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAJIC ACCIDENT. MY TESLA SUSTAINED OVER $25,000 IN DAMAGE AND IS STILL IN THE REPAIR SHOP. AS OF THIS DATE, NO CLAIM HAS BEEN SETTLED FOR REPAIRS TO THE BUSINESS PROPERTY. I HAVE UPLOADED A PHOTO SHOWING THE END RESULT OF THE EVENT.
Additional Notes:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN FRONT OF A RETAIL BUSINESS WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION OR GLITCH IN THE VEHICLES TROUBLED SOFTWARE FOR DRIVER ASSIST AND/OR SAFETY FEATURES. FEATURES WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO TESLA. THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION HAPPENED WITH NO INPUT TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I WAS LIGHTLY BRAKING, INTENT ON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD NEARLY COMPLETED THE PARKING MANEUVER WHEN THE CAR RACED FORWARD, JUMPED A CURB, KNOCKED DOWN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN, TRAVELED ACROSS A WALKWAY AND SMASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE BUSINESS. THIS HAPPENED SO FAST, I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT OCCURRED UNTIL I COULD GATHER MY THOUGHTS AFTER THE INCIDENT. NO AUDIBLE OR VISUAL WARNING OF AN IMPENDING COLLISION WERE HEARD OR SEEN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FORTUNATELY NO ONE INSIDE THE BUSINESS, NO PEDESTRIAN NOR MYSELF WERE INJURED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAJIC ACCIDENT. MY TESLA SUSTAINED OVER $25,000 IN DAMAGE AND IS STILL IN THE REPAIR SHOP. AS OF THIS DATE, NO CLAIM HAS BEEN SETTLED FOR REPAIRS TO THE BUSINESS PROPERTY. I HAVE UPLOADED A PHOTO SHOWING THE END RESULT OF THE EVENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11079500
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN FRONT OF A RETAIL BUSINESS WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION OR GLITCH IN THE VEHICLES TROUBLED SOFTWARE FOR DRIVER ASSIST AND/OR SAFETY FEATURES. FEATURES WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO TESLA. THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION HAPPENED WITH NO INPUT TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I WAS LIGHTLY BRAKING, INTENT ON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD NEARLY COMPLETED THE PARKING MANEUVER WHEN THE CAR RACED FORWARD, JUMPED A CURB, KNOCKED DOWN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN, TRAVELED ACROSS A WALKWAY AND SMASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE BUSINESS. THIS HAPPENED SO FAST, I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT OCCURRED UNTIL I COULD GATHER MY THOUGHTS AFTER THE INCIDENT. NO AUDIBLE OR VISUAL WARNING OF AN IMPENDING COLLISION WERE HEARD OR SEEN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FORTUNATELY NO ONE INSIDE THE BUSINESS, NO PEDESTRIAN NOR MYSELF WERE INJURED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAJIC ACCIDENT. MY TESLA SUSTAINED OVER $25,000 IN DAMAGE AND IS STILL IN THE REPAIR SHOP. AS OF THIS DATE, NO CLAIM HAS BEEN SETTLED FOR REPAIRS TO THE BUSINESS PROPERTY. I HAVE UPLOADED A PHOTO SHOWING THE END RESULT OF THE EVENT.
Corrective Action:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN FRONT OF A RETAIL BUSINESS WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION OR GLITCH IN THE VEHICLES TROUBLED SOFTWARE FOR DRIVER ASSIST AND/OR SAFETY FEATURES. FEATURES WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO TESLA. THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION HAPPENED WITH NO INPUT TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I WAS LIGHTLY BRAKING, INTENT ON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD NEARLY COMPLETED THE PARKING MANEUVER WHEN THE CAR RACED FORWARD, JUMPED A CURB, KNOCKED DOWN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN, TRAVELED ACROSS A WALKWAY AND SMASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE BUSINESS. THIS HAPPENED SO FAST, I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT OCCURRED UNTIL I COULD GATHER MY THOUGHTS AFTER THE INCIDENT. NO AUDIBLE OR VISUAL WARNING OF AN IMPENDING COLLISION WERE HEARD OR SEEN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FORTUNATELY NO ONE INSIDE THE BUSINESS, NO PEDESTRIAN NOR MYSELF WERE INJURED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAJIC ACCIDENT. MY TESLA SUSTAINED OVER $25,000 IN DAMAGE AND IS STILL IN THE REPAIR SHOP. AS OF THIS DATE, NO CLAIM HAS BEEN SETTLED FOR REPAIRS TO THE BUSINESS PROPERTY. I HAVE UPLOADED A PHOTO SHOWING THE END RESULT OF THE EVENT.
Additional Notes:
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN FRONT OF A RETAIL BUSINESS WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY AND UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED. I BELIEVE THIS ACCIDENT WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION OR GLITCH IN THE VEHICLES TROUBLED SOFTWARE FOR DRIVER ASSIST AND/OR SAFETY FEATURES. FEATURES WHICH ARE UNIQUE TO TESLA. THE SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION HAPPENED WITH NO INPUT TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. I WAS LIGHTLY BRAKING, INTENT ON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAD NEARLY COMPLETED THE PARKING MANEUVER WHEN THE CAR RACED FORWARD, JUMPED A CURB, KNOCKED DOWN A HANDICAPPED PARKING SIGN, TRAVELED ACROSS A WALKWAY AND SMASHED INTO THE FRONT OF THE BUSINESS. THIS HAPPENED SO FAST, I DIDNT REALIZE WHAT OCCURRED UNTIL I COULD GATHER MY THOUGHTS AFTER THE INCIDENT. NO AUDIBLE OR VISUAL WARNING OF AN IMPENDING COLLISION WERE HEARD OR SEEN. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. FORTUNATELY NO ONE INSIDE THE BUSINESS, NO PEDESTRIAN NOR MYSELF WERE INJURED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A TRAJIC ACCIDENT. MY TESLA SUSTAINED OVER $25,000 IN DAMAGE AND IS STILL IN THE REPAIR SHOP. AS OF THIS DATE, NO CLAIM HAS BEEN SETTLED FOR REPAIRS TO THE BUSINESS PROPERTY. I HAVE UPLOADED A PHOTO SHOWING THE END RESULT OF THE EVENT.
Mfg Campaign: 11079500
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/22733158/PHOTOS THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND WHEELS ARE JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS. THE BACK RH WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY. THE FRONT RH WHEEL AND SUSPENSION HAVE FALLEN OFF COMPLETELY. THE BALL JOINTS ON THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SNAPPED. THE TOP BALL JOINT CONNECTING THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO THE WISHBONE HAS POPPED APART. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO CRASH DAMAGE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE SUSPENSION DAMAGE. THESE CARS SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD UNTIL THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/22733158/PHOTOS THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND WHEELS ARE JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS. THE BACK RH WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY. THE FRONT RH WHEEL AND SUSPENSION HAVE FALLEN OFF COMPLETELY. THE BALL JOINTS ON THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SNAPPED. THE TOP BALL JOINT CONNECTING THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO THE WISHBONE HAS POPPED APART. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO CRASH DAMAGE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE SUSPENSION DAMAGE. THESE CARS SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD UNTIL THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/22733158/PHOTOS THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND WHEELS ARE JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS. THE BACK RH WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY. THE FRONT RH WHEEL AND SUSPENSION HAVE FALLEN OFF COMPLETELY. THE BALL JOINTS ON THE LOWER SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SNAPPED. THE TOP BALL JOINT CONNECTING THE STEERING KNUCKLE TO THE WISHBONE HAS POPPED APART. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THERE IS NO CRASH DAMAGE THAT WOULD HAVE CAUSED THE SUSPENSION DAMAGE. THESE CARS SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE ROAD UNTIL THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Mfg Campaign: 11078244
Recall Date: Mar 8, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
AND ANOTHER TESLA FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/50206827 GUESS WHAT? THE BACK WHEEL WENT WHOMPY. GIVEN THE RELATIVELY SMALL NUMBER OF TESLAS SOLD COMPARED TO MAINSTREAM MANUFACTURERS THE NUMBER OF THESE CARS IN THE WRECKERS YARD IS ASTONISHING. AND SO MANY OF THEM HAVE WHOMPY WHEELS. WOULD YOU PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
AND ANOTHER TESLA FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/50206827 GUESS WHAT? THE BACK WHEEL WENT WHOMPY. GIVEN THE RELATIVELY SMALL NUMBER OF TESLAS SOLD COMPARED TO MAINSTREAM MANUFACTURERS THE NUMBER OF THESE CARS IN THE WRECKERS YARD IS ASTONISHING. AND SO MANY OF THEM HAVE WHOMPY WHEELS. WOULD YOU PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
AND ANOTHER TESLA FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/50206827 GUESS WHAT? THE BACK WHEEL WENT WHOMPY. GIVEN THE RELATIVELY SMALL NUMBER OF TESLAS SOLD COMPARED TO MAINSTREAM MANUFACTURERS THE NUMBER OF THESE CARS IN THE WRECKERS YARD IS ASTONISHING. AND SO MANY OF THEM HAVE WHOMPY WHEELS. WOULD YOU PLEASE BE SO KIND AS TO INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11075735
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD WITH A BUSTED SUSPENSION. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24242548 THE BOLTS ON THE SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SNAPPED. YOU HAVE SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF THESE BOLTS SNAPPING WITHOUT ANY GOOD REASON. EXAMPLE: NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11074328 SNIP**THE LEFT FRONT FORE LINK BALL JOINT SNAPPED LIKE GLASS DURING NORMAL DRIVING. LUCKILY I WAS GOING AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEED ON A SIDE STREET. THIS ALLOWED THE SUSPENSION TO ALLOW THE WHEEL TO SLAM INTO THE FIREWALL AND IT LOCKED UP CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB. AS AN ENGINEER THIS SCARES THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME, AS IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY TURN, THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. EVEN WITHOUT AN UNDERSTANDING OF ADVANCED METALLURGY, IT'S CLEAR THAT A HARDENED STEEL BALL JOINT SHOULD BE STRONGER THEN THE SURROUNDING ALUMINUM ALLOY PARTS ON EITHER SIDE THAT IT ATTACHES TO. IT LOOKS LIKE A GLASS ROD HIT WITH A HAMMER. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED TO ANOTHER 2014 IN OUR FAMILY ABOUT A YEAR AGO, AND I CHALKED IT UP TO RANDOM FAILURE. BUT NOW 2 FAILURES? I HAVE THE ORIGINAL FAILED PART IF NEEDED FOR ANALYSIS. THE REPLACEMENT PART I OBTAINED THROUGH TESLA HAS BEEN RE-ENGINEERED, AND APPEARS TO BE FROM A DIFFERENT SUPPLIER. I WENT AHEAD AND REPLACED BOTH SIDES, AND I STILL HAVE THE NON-FAILED PART ON THE LEFT SIDE. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT TESLA ABOUT THIS, AND THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO ME.** PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION THANK YOU. VERY CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD WITH A BUSTED SUSPENSION. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24242548 THE BOLTS ON THE SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SNAPPED. YOU HAVE SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF THESE BOLTS SNAPPING WITHOUT ANY GOOD REASON. EXAMPLE: NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11074328 SNIP**THE LEFT FRONT FORE LINK BALL JOINT SNAPPED LIKE GLASS DURING NORMAL DRIVING. LUCKILY I WAS GOING AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEED ON A SIDE STREET. THIS ALLOWED THE SUSPENSION TO ALLOW THE WHEEL TO SLAM INTO THE FIREWALL AND IT LOCKED UP CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB. AS AN ENGINEER THIS SCARES THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME, AS IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY TURN, THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. EVEN WITHOUT AN UNDERSTANDING OF ADVANCED METALLURGY, IT'S CLEAR THAT A HARDENED STEEL BALL JOINT SHOULD BE STRONGER THEN THE SURROUNDING ALUMINUM ALLOY PARTS ON EITHER SIDE THAT IT ATTACHES TO. IT LOOKS LIKE A GLASS ROD HIT WITH A HAMMER. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED TO ANOTHER 2014 IN OUR FAMILY ABOUT A YEAR AGO, AND I CHALKED IT UP TO RANDOM FAILURE. BUT NOW 2 FAILURES? I HAVE THE ORIGINAL FAILED PART IF NEEDED FOR ANALYSIS. THE REPLACEMENT PART I OBTAINED THROUGH TESLA HAS BEEN RE-ENGINEERED, AND APPEARS TO BE FROM A DIFFERENT SUPPLIER. I WENT AHEAD AND REPLACED BOTH SIDES, AND I STILL HAVE THE NON-FAILED PART ON THE LEFT SIDE. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT TESLA ABOUT THIS, AND THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO ME.** PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION THANK YOU. VERY CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD WITH A BUSTED SUSPENSION. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24242548 THE BOLTS ON THE SUSPENSION ARMS HAVE SNAPPED. YOU HAVE SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF THESE BOLTS SNAPPING WITHOUT ANY GOOD REASON. EXAMPLE: NHTSA ID NUMBER: 11074328 SNIP**THE LEFT FRONT FORE LINK BALL JOINT SNAPPED LIKE GLASS DURING NORMAL DRIVING. LUCKILY I WAS GOING AT RELATIVELY LOW SPEED ON A SIDE STREET. THIS ALLOWED THE SUSPENSION TO ALLOW THE WHEEL TO SLAM INTO THE FIREWALL AND IT LOCKED UP CAUSING THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE TO HIT A CURB. AS AN ENGINEER THIS SCARES THE DAYLIGHTS OUT OF ME, AS IF IT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED ON A HIGH SPEED HIGHWAY TURN, THE RESULTS COULD HAVE BEEN DEADLY. EVEN WITHOUT AN UNDERSTANDING OF ADVANCED METALLURGY, IT'S CLEAR THAT A HARDENED STEEL BALL JOINT SHOULD BE STRONGER THEN THE SURROUNDING ALUMINUM ALLOY PARTS ON EITHER SIDE THAT IT ATTACHES TO. IT LOOKS LIKE A GLASS ROD HIT WITH A HAMMER. THIS SAME THING HAPPENED TO ANOTHER 2014 IN OUR FAMILY ABOUT A YEAR AGO, AND I CHALKED IT UP TO RANDOM FAILURE. BUT NOW 2 FAILURES? I HAVE THE ORIGINAL FAILED PART IF NEEDED FOR ANALYSIS. THE REPLACEMENT PART I OBTAINED THROUGH TESLA HAS BEEN RE-ENGINEERED, AND APPEARS TO BE FROM A DIFFERENT SUPPLIER. I WENT AHEAD AND REPLACED BOTH SIDES, AND I STILL HAVE THE NON-FAILED PART ON THE LEFT SIDE. I ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT TESLA ABOUT THIS, AND THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO ME.** PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION THANK YOU. VERY CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11075740
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE ARE TWO DISCUSSION THREADS IN WHICH TESLA OWNERS REPORT CRACKED SUSPENSION FORELINKS THAT HAPPENED ON THEIR CARS AND WHICH WERE NOT THE RESULT OF ABUSE OR WEAR AND TEAR BUT JUST SUDDEN SPONTANEOUS FRACTURES OF THE ALLOY PARTS. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/RATTLE-NOISE-COMING-FROM-FRONT-AIR-SUSPENSION.108171/PAGE-3#POST-2589383 AND HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/CRACKED-FORELINK.95637/PAGE-2 THE LATEST POST INCLUDES CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE BROKEN PART AND ALSO A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW REPLACEMENT THAT TESLA SUPPLIED UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS AN IMPROVED AND STRONGER DESIGN. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL? MOST CARS ARE STILL DRIVING AROUND WITH THE DANGEROUSLY THIN SUSPENSION LINKS. SNIP ** BILL D, YESTERDAY AT 2:20 PM LAST EDITED: YESTERDAY AT 2:27 PM AROMASCA SAID: ↑ UGH, I HAD THE EXACT SAME SOUND WHERE I THOUGHT THE WHEEL IS RUBBING. DO YOU HAVE AN AIR SUSPENSION OR 21" WHEELS? HOW DID YOU GET ACCESS TO CHECK THIS PART ? DO YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL? I HAVE AIR SUSPENSION AND 19" WHEELS. NO NEED TO REMOVE THE WHEEL TO SEE IT. IT IS VISIBLE IF YOU LAY ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE CAR. THE PART OF MY RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION THAT BROKE IS CALLED A FORE LINK. THE PIECE THAT BROKE OFF WAS LAYING IN MY DRIVEWAY. THIS LOOKS LIKE THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IT IT HAPPENED AT A HIGH SPEED. HERE'S SOME PHOTOS BEFORE AND AFTER WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF THE FORE LINK.** PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED TO THIS COMPLAINT. I AM NOT AN OWNER, JUST A CONCERNED CITIZEN. OWNERS ARE RELUCTANT TO REPORT TO AUTHORITIES. TESLA IS STILL MAKING USE OF NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS IN RETURN FOR PROVIDING REPAIRS. OWNERS ARE DEPENDENT UPON TESLA AS THEY ARE THE ONLY PLACE THAT CAN SUPPLY PARTS AND DO REPAIRS. PLEASE ACT BEFORE MORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED. THANK YOU.
Corrective Action:
HERE ARE TWO DISCUSSION THREADS IN WHICH TESLA OWNERS REPORT CRACKED SUSPENSION FORELINKS THAT HAPPENED ON THEIR CARS AND WHICH WERE NOT THE RESULT OF ABUSE OR WEAR AND TEAR BUT JUST SUDDEN SPONTANEOUS FRACTURES OF THE ALLOY PARTS. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/RATTLE-NOISE-COMING-FROM-FRONT-AIR-SUSPENSION.108171/PAGE-3#POST-2589383 AND HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/CRACKED-FORELINK.95637/PAGE-2 THE LATEST POST INCLUDES CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE BROKEN PART AND ALSO A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW REPLACEMENT THAT TESLA SUPPLIED UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS AN IMPROVED AND STRONGER DESIGN. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL? MOST CARS ARE STILL DRIVING AROUND WITH THE DANGEROUSLY THIN SUSPENSION LINKS. SNIP ** BILL D, YESTERDAY AT 2:20 PM LAST EDITED: YESTERDAY AT 2:27 PM AROMASCA SAID: ↑ UGH, I HAD THE EXACT SAME SOUND WHERE I THOUGHT THE WHEEL IS RUBBING. DO YOU HAVE AN AIR SUSPENSION OR 21" WHEELS? HOW DID YOU GET ACCESS TO CHECK THIS PART ? DO YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL? I HAVE AIR SUSPENSION AND 19" WHEELS. NO NEED TO REMOVE THE WHEEL TO SEE IT. IT IS VISIBLE IF YOU LAY ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE CAR. THE PART OF MY RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION THAT BROKE IS CALLED A FORE LINK. THE PIECE THAT BROKE OFF WAS LAYING IN MY DRIVEWAY. THIS LOOKS LIKE THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IT IT HAPPENED AT A HIGH SPEED. HERE'S SOME PHOTOS BEFORE AND AFTER WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF THE FORE LINK.** PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED TO THIS COMPLAINT. I AM NOT AN OWNER, JUST A CONCERNED CITIZEN. OWNERS ARE RELUCTANT TO REPORT TO AUTHORITIES. TESLA IS STILL MAKING USE OF NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS IN RETURN FOR PROVIDING REPAIRS. OWNERS ARE DEPENDENT UPON TESLA AS THEY ARE THE ONLY PLACE THAT CAN SUPPLY PARTS AND DO REPAIRS. PLEASE ACT BEFORE MORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED. THANK YOU.
Additional Notes:
HERE ARE TWO DISCUSSION THREADS IN WHICH TESLA OWNERS REPORT CRACKED SUSPENSION FORELINKS THAT HAPPENED ON THEIR CARS AND WHICH WERE NOT THE RESULT OF ABUSE OR WEAR AND TEAR BUT JUST SUDDEN SPONTANEOUS FRACTURES OF THE ALLOY PARTS. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/RATTLE-NOISE-COMING-FROM-FRONT-AIR-SUSPENSION.108171/PAGE-3#POST-2589383 AND HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/CRACKED-FORELINK.95637/PAGE-2 THE LATEST POST INCLUDES CLOSE UP PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE BROKEN PART AND ALSO A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE NEW REPLACEMENT THAT TESLA SUPPLIED UNDER WARRANTY. THE REPLACEMENT PART IS AN IMPROVED AND STRONGER DESIGN. WHY HAS THERE NOT BEEN A RECALL? MOST CARS ARE STILL DRIVING AROUND WITH THE DANGEROUSLY THIN SUSPENSION LINKS. SNIP ** BILL D, YESTERDAY AT 2:20 PM LAST EDITED: YESTERDAY AT 2:27 PM AROMASCA SAID: ↑ UGH, I HAD THE EXACT SAME SOUND WHERE I THOUGHT THE WHEEL IS RUBBING. DO YOU HAVE AN AIR SUSPENSION OR 21" WHEELS? HOW DID YOU GET ACCESS TO CHECK THIS PART ? DO YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL? I HAVE AIR SUSPENSION AND 19" WHEELS. NO NEED TO REMOVE THE WHEEL TO SEE IT. IT IS VISIBLE IF YOU LAY ON THE GROUND IN FRONT OF THE CAR. THE PART OF MY RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION THAT BROKE IS CALLED A FORE LINK. THE PIECE THAT BROKE OFF WAS LAYING IN MY DRIVEWAY. THIS LOOKS LIKE THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS IT IT HAPPENED AT A HIGH SPEED. HERE'S SOME PHOTOS BEFORE AND AFTER WARRANTY REPLACEMENT OF THE FORE LINK.** PHOTOS ARE ATTACHED TO THIS COMPLAINT. I AM NOT AN OWNER, JUST A CONCERNED CITIZEN. OWNERS ARE RELUCTANT TO REPORT TO AUTHORITIES. TESLA IS STILL MAKING USE OF NON DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS IN RETURN FOR PROVIDING REPAIRS. OWNERS ARE DEPENDENT UPON TESLA AS THEY ARE THE ONLY PLACE THAT CAN SUPPLY PARTS AND DO REPAIRS. PLEASE ACT BEFORE MORE PEOPLE ARE KILLED. THANK YOU.
Mfg Campaign: 11075498
Recall Date: Feb 28, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT HIS STEERING HAS FAILED COMPLETELY: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/MODEL-S-STEERING-FAILED.109021/ ****SNIP*** I WAS DRIVING HOME TONIGHT (2016 70D)AND IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND TIRES WERE FINE. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND ALL TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY CONTROL ERRORS CAME UP ON THE SCREEN AND SAID TO CALL A SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING TO THE LEFT TO GET THE CAR TO GO STRAIGHT. WHEN PARKED THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE STEERING MAKES A GRINDING SOUND AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT THE RIGHT WHEEL IS NOT. OBVIOUSLY THERE HAS BEEN A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF SOME KIND BUT I'M NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I ASSUME I SHOULD HAVE THE CAR TOWED? ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE? ***SNIP*** I HAD MY WIFE TURN THE WHEEL IN THE GARAGE AND IT WAS JUST GRINDING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. FELT MORE LIKE AN ISSUE WHERE THE ROTOR CONNECTS TO THE STEERING ARM. I DON'T HAVE A HANDYMAN BONE IN MY BODY SO I REALLY HAVE NO IDEA *** I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM MYSELF EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT THE OWNER BECAUSE TESLA OWNERS RARELY SUBMIT REPORTS THEMSELVES. THEY ARE DISCOURAGED FROM DOING SO BY A MISGUIDED SENSE OF LOYALTY TO THE TESLA BRAND AND "MISSION". THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CREDIBLE REPORTS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION FAILURES WITH TESLAS BUT VERY FEW OF THESES FAILURES HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN REPORTED TO THE AUTHORITIES. I BELIEVE THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING COVERED UP BY TESLA AND THAT OWNERS ARE BEING DISCOURAGED FROM FILING COMPLAINTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT HIS STEERING HAS FAILED COMPLETELY: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/MODEL-S-STEERING-FAILED.109021/ ****SNIP*** I WAS DRIVING HOME TONIGHT (2016 70D)AND IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND TIRES WERE FINE. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND ALL TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY CONTROL ERRORS CAME UP ON THE SCREEN AND SAID TO CALL A SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING TO THE LEFT TO GET THE CAR TO GO STRAIGHT. WHEN PARKED THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE STEERING MAKES A GRINDING SOUND AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT THE RIGHT WHEEL IS NOT. OBVIOUSLY THERE HAS BEEN A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF SOME KIND BUT I'M NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I ASSUME I SHOULD HAVE THE CAR TOWED? ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE? ***SNIP*** I HAD MY WIFE TURN THE WHEEL IN THE GARAGE AND IT WAS JUST GRINDING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. FELT MORE LIKE AN ISSUE WHERE THE ROTOR CONNECTS TO THE STEERING ARM. I DON'T HAVE A HANDYMAN BONE IN MY BODY SO I REALLY HAVE NO IDEA *** I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM MYSELF EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT THE OWNER BECAUSE TESLA OWNERS RARELY SUBMIT REPORTS THEMSELVES. THEY ARE DISCOURAGED FROM DOING SO BY A MISGUIDED SENSE OF LOYALTY TO THE TESLA BRAND AND "MISSION". THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CREDIBLE REPORTS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION FAILURES WITH TESLAS BUT VERY FEW OF THESES FAILURES HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN REPORTED TO THE AUTHORITIES. I BELIEVE THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING COVERED UP BY TESLA AND THAT OWNERS ARE BEING DISCOURAGED FROM FILING COMPLAINTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT HIS STEERING HAS FAILED COMPLETELY: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/MODEL-S-STEERING-FAILED.109021/ ****SNIP*** I WAS DRIVING HOME TONIGHT (2016 70D)AND IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND TIRES WERE FINE. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND ALL TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY CONTROL ERRORS CAME UP ON THE SCREEN AND SAID TO CALL A SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING TO THE LEFT TO GET THE CAR TO GO STRAIGHT. WHEN PARKED THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE STEERING MAKES A GRINDING SOUND AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT THE RIGHT WHEEL IS NOT. OBVIOUSLY THERE HAS BEEN A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF SOME KIND BUT I'M NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I ASSUME I SHOULD HAVE THE CAR TOWED? ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE? ***SNIP*** I HAD MY WIFE TURN THE WHEEL IN THE GARAGE AND IT WAS JUST GRINDING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. FELT MORE LIKE AN ISSUE WHERE THE ROTOR CONNECTS TO THE STEERING ARM. I DON'T HAVE A HANDYMAN BONE IN MY BODY SO I REALLY HAVE NO IDEA *** I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM MYSELF EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT THE OWNER BECAUSE TESLA OWNERS RARELY SUBMIT REPORTS THEMSELVES. THEY ARE DISCOURAGED FROM DOING SO BY A MISGUIDED SENSE OF LOYALTY TO THE TESLA BRAND AND "MISSION". THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CREDIBLE REPORTS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION FAILURES WITH TESLAS BUT VERY FEW OF THESES FAILURES HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN REPORTED TO THE AUTHORITIES. I BELIEVE THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING COVERED UP BY TESLA AND THAT OWNERS ARE BEING DISCOURAGED FROM FILING COMPLAINTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11073898
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT HIS STEERING HAS FAILED COMPLETELY: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/MODEL-S-STEERING-FAILED.109021/ ****SNIP*** I WAS DRIVING HOME TONIGHT (2016 70D)AND IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND TIRES WERE FINE. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND ALL TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY CONTROL ERRORS CAME UP ON THE SCREEN AND SAID TO CALL A SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING TO THE LEFT TO GET THE CAR TO GO STRAIGHT. WHEN PARKED THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE STEERING MAKES A GRINDING SOUND AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT THE RIGHT WHEEL IS NOT. OBVIOUSLY THERE HAS BEEN A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF SOME KIND BUT I'M NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I ASSUME I SHOULD HAVE THE CAR TOWED? ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE? ***SNIP*** I HAD MY WIFE TURN THE WHEEL IN THE GARAGE AND IT WAS JUST GRINDING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. FELT MORE LIKE AN ISSUE WHERE THE ROTOR CONNECTS TO THE STEERING ARM. I DON'T HAVE A HANDYMAN BONE IN MY BODY SO I REALLY HAVE NO IDEA *** I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM MYSELF EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT THE OWNER BECAUSE TESLA OWNERS RARELY SUBMIT REPORTS THEMSELVES. THEY ARE DISCOURAGED FROM DOING SO BY A MISGUIDED SENSE OF LOYALTY TO THE TESLA BRAND AND "MISSION". THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CREDIBLE REPORTS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION FAILURES WITH TESLAS BUT VERY FEW OF THESES FAILURES HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN REPORTED TO THE AUTHORITIES. I BELIEVE THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING COVERED UP BY TESLA AND THAT OWNERS ARE BEING DISCOURAGED FROM FILING COMPLAINTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT HIS STEERING HAS FAILED COMPLETELY: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/MODEL-S-STEERING-FAILED.109021/ ****SNIP*** I WAS DRIVING HOME TONIGHT (2016 70D)AND IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND TIRES WERE FINE. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND ALL TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY CONTROL ERRORS CAME UP ON THE SCREEN AND SAID TO CALL A SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING TO THE LEFT TO GET THE CAR TO GO STRAIGHT. WHEN PARKED THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE STEERING MAKES A GRINDING SOUND AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT THE RIGHT WHEEL IS NOT. OBVIOUSLY THERE HAS BEEN A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF SOME KIND BUT I'M NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I ASSUME I SHOULD HAVE THE CAR TOWED? ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE? ***SNIP*** I HAD MY WIFE TURN THE WHEEL IN THE GARAGE AND IT WAS JUST GRINDING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. FELT MORE LIKE AN ISSUE WHERE THE ROTOR CONNECTS TO THE STEERING ARM. I DON'T HAVE A HANDYMAN BONE IN MY BODY SO I REALLY HAVE NO IDEA *** I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM MYSELF EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT THE OWNER BECAUSE TESLA OWNERS RARELY SUBMIT REPORTS THEMSELVES. THEY ARE DISCOURAGED FROM DOING SO BY A MISGUIDED SENSE OF LOYALTY TO THE TESLA BRAND AND "MISSION". THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CREDIBLE REPORTS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION FAILURES WITH TESLAS BUT VERY FEW OF THESES FAILURES HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN REPORTED TO THE AUTHORITIES. I BELIEVE THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING COVERED UP BY TESLA AND THAT OWNERS ARE BEING DISCOURAGED FROM FILING COMPLAINTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH AN OWNER COMPLAINS THAT HIS STEERING HAS FAILED COMPLETELY: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/MODEL-S-STEERING-FAILED.109021/ ****SNIP*** I WAS DRIVING HOME TONIGHT (2016 70D)AND IT SOUNDED LIKE I HAD A FLAT TIRE. PULLED OVER TO CHECK AND TIRES WERE FINE. STARTED DRIVING AGAIN AND ALL TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITY CONTROL ERRORS CAME UP ON THE SCREEN AND SAID TO CALL A SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE TO HOLD THE STEERING TO THE LEFT TO GET THE CAR TO GO STRAIGHT. WHEN PARKED THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE STEERING MAKES A GRINDING SOUND AND WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT THE RIGHT WHEEL IS NOT. OBVIOUSLY THERE HAS BEEN A MECHANICAL FAILURE OF SOME KIND BUT I'M NOT SURE WHAT IT IS. I ASSUME I SHOULD HAVE THE CAR TOWED? ANYONE HAVE A PROBLEM LIKE THIS BEFORE? ***SNIP*** I HAD MY WIFE TURN THE WHEEL IN THE GARAGE AND IT WAS JUST GRINDING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE. FELT MORE LIKE AN ISSUE WHERE THE ROTOR CONNECTS TO THE STEERING ARM. I DON'T HAVE A HANDYMAN BONE IN MY BODY SO I REALLY HAVE NO IDEA *** I AM REPORTING THIS PROBLEM MYSELF EVEN THOUGH I AM NOT THE OWNER BECAUSE TESLA OWNERS RARELY SUBMIT REPORTS THEMSELVES. THEY ARE DISCOURAGED FROM DOING SO BY A MISGUIDED SENSE OF LOYALTY TO THE TESLA BRAND AND "MISSION". THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CREDIBLE REPORTS OF STEERING AND SUSPENSION FAILURES WITH TESLAS BUT VERY FEW OF THESES FAILURES HAVE ACTUALLY BEEN REPORTED TO THE AUTHORITIES. I BELIEVE THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING COVERED UP BY TESLA AND THAT OWNERS ARE BEING DISCOURAGED FROM FILING COMPLAINTS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11073898
Recall Date: Feb 20, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/48532957 IT HAS BEEN IN A MAJOR CRASH AND IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN THAT OCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR INJURED. THE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TIRES IS BADLY WORN DOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE TREAD. IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THIS WEAR WAS CAUSED FROM NORMAL DRIVING AS THE CAR IS NOT VERY OLD. IT IS ALSO UNLIKELY THAT THE WEAR WAS CAUSED DURING THE MOTION OF THE CAR DURING THE ROLLOVER EVENT. THE TIRES WOULD HAVE HAD TO ROTATE HUNDREDS OF TIMES TO WEAR AWAY THE TREAD. IT IS MOST LIKELY THAT THE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED WHILST DRIVING CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELLS. (THIS FAILURE IS VERY COMMON ON AIR SUSPENSION TESLAS) DUE TO THE HIGH POWER OF THE TESLA THE DRIVER WAS PROBABLY UNAWARE OF A PROBLEM UNTIL THE SUSPENSION FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER CRASH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AND OTHER CRASHES. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/48532957 IT HAS BEEN IN A MAJOR CRASH AND IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN THAT OCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR INJURED. THE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TIRES IS BADLY WORN DOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE TREAD. IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THIS WEAR WAS CAUSED FROM NORMAL DRIVING AS THE CAR IS NOT VERY OLD. IT IS ALSO UNLIKELY THAT THE WEAR WAS CAUSED DURING THE MOTION OF THE CAR DURING THE ROLLOVER EVENT. THE TIRES WOULD HAVE HAD TO ROTATE HUNDREDS OF TIMES TO WEAR AWAY THE TREAD. IT IS MOST LIKELY THAT THE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED WHILST DRIVING CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELLS. (THIS FAILURE IS VERY COMMON ON AIR SUSPENSION TESLAS) DUE TO THE HIGH POWER OF THE TESLA THE DRIVER WAS PROBABLY UNAWARE OF A PROBLEM UNTIL THE SUSPENSION FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER CRASH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AND OTHER CRASHES. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/48532957 IT HAS BEEN IN A MAJOR CRASH AND IT IS ALMOST CERTAIN THAT OCCUPANTS WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR INJURED. THE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TIRES IS BADLY WORN DOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE WIDTH OF THE TREAD. IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THIS WEAR WAS CAUSED FROM NORMAL DRIVING AS THE CAR IS NOT VERY OLD. IT IS ALSO UNLIKELY THAT THE WEAR WAS CAUSED DURING THE MOTION OF THE CAR DURING THE ROLLOVER EVENT. THE TIRES WOULD HAVE HAD TO ROTATE HUNDREDS OF TIMES TO WEAR AWAY THE TREAD. IT IS MOST LIKELY THAT THE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED WHILST DRIVING CAUSING THE TIRES TO RUB AGAINST THE WHEEL WELLS. (THIS FAILURE IS VERY COMMON ON AIR SUSPENSION TESLAS) DUE TO THE HIGH POWER OF THE TESLA THE DRIVER WAS PROBABLY UNAWARE OF A PROBLEM UNTIL THE SUSPENSION FAILED CATASTROPHICALLY RESULTING IN A ROLLOVER CRASH. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AND OTHER CRASHES. THANK YOU. CONCERNED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11073602
Recall Date: Feb 19, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY CAR, WE ARRIVED AT THE PARKING LOT AND AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BUMPER FOR THE SPACE, OVER THE ONE FOR THE SPACE IN FRONT AND HIT A PARKED SATURN IN FRONT OF US. HE IS CERTAIN THAT HE WAS BRAKING AT THE TIME. WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO TESLA WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE WENT SUDDENLY FROM 2% TO 97% AND THEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, BUT WHEN I ASKED FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE APPROACH TO THE PARKING SPACE, FOR A COPY OF THE REPORT THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE IT WITHOUT A SUBPOENA.
Corrective Action:
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY CAR, WE ARRIVED AT THE PARKING LOT AND AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BUMPER FOR THE SPACE, OVER THE ONE FOR THE SPACE IN FRONT AND HIT A PARKED SATURN IN FRONT OF US. HE IS CERTAIN THAT HE WAS BRAKING AT THE TIME. WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO TESLA WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE WENT SUDDENLY FROM 2% TO 97% AND THEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, BUT WHEN I ASKED FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE APPROACH TO THE PARKING SPACE, FOR A COPY OF THE REPORT THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE IT WITHOUT A SUBPOENA.
Additional Notes:
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY CAR, WE ARRIVED AT THE PARKING LOT AND AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BUMPER FOR THE SPACE, OVER THE ONE FOR THE SPACE IN FRONT AND HIT A PARKED SATURN IN FRONT OF US. HE IS CERTAIN THAT HE WAS BRAKING AT THE TIME. WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO TESLA WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE WENT SUDDENLY FROM 2% TO 97% AND THEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, BUT WHEN I ASKED FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE APPROACH TO THE PARKING SPACE, FOR A COPY OF THE REPORT THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE IT WITHOUT A SUBPOENA.
Mfg Campaign: 11066047
Recall Date: Jan 31, 2018
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY CAR, WE ARRIVED AT THE PARKING LOT AND AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BUMPER FOR THE SPACE, OVER THE ONE FOR THE SPACE IN FRONT AND HIT A PARKED SATURN IN FRONT OF US. HE IS CERTAIN THAT HE WAS BRAKING AT THE TIME. WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO TESLA WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE WENT SUDDENLY FROM 2% TO 97% AND THEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, BUT WHEN I ASKED FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE APPROACH TO THE PARKING SPACE, FOR A COPY OF THE REPORT THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE IT WITHOUT A SUBPOENA.
Corrective Action:
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY CAR, WE ARRIVED AT THE PARKING LOT AND AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BUMPER FOR THE SPACE, OVER THE ONE FOR THE SPACE IN FRONT AND HIT A PARKED SATURN IN FRONT OF US. HE IS CERTAIN THAT HE WAS BRAKING AT THE TIME. WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO TESLA WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE WENT SUDDENLY FROM 2% TO 97% AND THEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, BUT WHEN I ASKED FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE APPROACH TO THE PARKING SPACE, FOR A COPY OF THE REPORT THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE IT WITHOUT A SUBPOENA.
Additional Notes:
MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING MY CAR, WE ARRIVED AT THE PARKING LOT AND AS HE WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AND COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT HIGH SPEED, WENT OVER THE CEMENT BUMPER FOR THE SPACE, OVER THE ONE FOR THE SPACE IN FRONT AND HIT A PARKED SATURN IN FRONT OF US. HE IS CERTAIN THAT HE WAS BRAKING AT THE TIME. WE TOOK THE CAR IN TO TESLA WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY ADVISED THAT THE THROTTLE WENT SUDDENLY FROM 2% TO 97% AND THEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, BUT WHEN I ASKED FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT THE APPROACH TO THE PARKING SPACE, FOR A COPY OF THE REPORT THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE IT WITHOUT A SUBPOENA.
Mfg Campaign: 11066047
Recall Date: Jan 31, 2018
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