Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
19 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 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
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-24-00-006
Recall Date: Feb 27, 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 2017-2021 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electronic power assist steering (EPAS) system may experience a loss of power steering assist when driving on rough roads or after hitting a pothole.
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-22-00-014
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
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-22-00-004
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2022
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 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) 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-21-00-004
Recall Date: Oct 29, 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
Consumer Complaints
258 ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS USING THE AUTOSUMMON ON MY TESLA. I HAD USED THE CAR TO PARK ITSELF SO FIGURED THAT IT WOULD BE SAFE TO TRY. CAR WAS CLOSE TO A WALL. CAR IMMEDIATELY MOVED FORWARD AND HIT THE WALL. THERE WAS NO TIME TO STOP IT AS IT TURNED IMMEDIATELY.
Corrective Action:
I WAS USING THE AUTOSUMMON ON MY TESLA. I HAD USED THE CAR TO PARK ITSELF SO FIGURED THAT IT WOULD BE SAFE TO TRY. CAR WAS CLOSE TO A WALL. CAR IMMEDIATELY MOVED FORWARD AND HIT THE WALL. THERE WAS NO TIME TO STOP IT AS IT TURNED IMMEDIATELY.
Additional Notes:
I WAS USING THE AUTOSUMMON ON MY TESLA. I HAD USED THE CAR TO PARK ITSELF SO FIGURED THAT IT WOULD BE SAFE TO TRY. CAR WAS CLOSE TO A WALL. CAR IMMEDIATELY MOVED FORWARD AND HIT THE WALL. THERE WAS NO TIME TO STOP IT AS IT TURNED IMMEDIATELY.
Mfg Campaign: 11307454
Recall Date: Feb 6, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I WAS AT A PARKING LOT AND I WAS MAKING MY WAY INTO A SLOT WHEN I FIRST HAD TO REVERSE THEM WHEN I CHANGED THE GEAR THE DRIVE AND RELEASED THE BREAKS TO MOVE FORWARD INTO THE SLOT I SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HAD TO PRESS ON THE BREAKS HARDER THAN EVER BECAUSE I THOUGHT AT FIRST I WAS RELEASING IT TOO FAST. BUT EVENTUALLY I SCREECHED INTO A FULL STOP AND AVOIDED HITTING THE CARS PARKED AND WORSE GOING OVER THE STREET ONTO INCOMING TRAFFIC. I NOTICED TIRE MARKS THAT MY BREAKING HAD MADE AT THE LOT.
Corrective Action:
I WAS AT A PARKING LOT AND I WAS MAKING MY WAY INTO A SLOT WHEN I FIRST HAD TO REVERSE THEM WHEN I CHANGED THE GEAR THE DRIVE AND RELEASED THE BREAKS TO MOVE FORWARD INTO THE SLOT I SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HAD TO PRESS ON THE BREAKS HARDER THAN EVER BECAUSE I THOUGHT AT FIRST I WAS RELEASING IT TOO FAST. BUT EVENTUALLY I SCREECHED INTO A FULL STOP AND AVOIDED HITTING THE CARS PARKED AND WORSE GOING OVER THE STREET ONTO INCOMING TRAFFIC. I NOTICED TIRE MARKS THAT MY BREAKING HAD MADE AT THE LOT.
Additional Notes:
I WAS AT A PARKING LOT AND I WAS MAKING MY WAY INTO A SLOT WHEN I FIRST HAD TO REVERSE THEM WHEN I CHANGED THE GEAR THE DRIVE AND RELEASED THE BREAKS TO MOVE FORWARD INTO THE SLOT I SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HAD TO PRESS ON THE BREAKS HARDER THAN EVER BECAUSE I THOUGHT AT FIRST I WAS RELEASING IT TOO FAST. BUT EVENTUALLY I SCREECHED INTO A FULL STOP AND AVOIDED HITTING THE CARS PARKED AND WORSE GOING OVER THE STREET ONTO INCOMING TRAFFIC. I NOTICED TIRE MARKS THAT MY BREAKING HAD MADE AT THE LOT.
Mfg Campaign: 11307382
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STILL SEATED IN THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT. THE VEHICLE THEN INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER THE CONTACT RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR BODY DAMAGE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,700.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STILL SEATED IN THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT. THE VEHICLE THEN INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER THE CONTACT RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR BODY DAMAGE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,700.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STILL SEATED IN THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION, THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE PARKED IN FRONT. THE VEHICLE THEN INDEPENDENTLY REVERSED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY CAME TO A STOP AFTER THE CONTACT RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE OTHER VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR BODY DAMAGE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,700.
Mfg Campaign: 11302964
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2018 TESLA MODEL P100D. ON DEC 17 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:40 AM I AND A BUSINESS ASSOCIATE WERE DRIVING TO MY HOME AT 804 DUKE STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA. MY ASSOCIATE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MILES/HOUR AND STARTING TO PARK. THE PARKING LOCATION IS IN FRONT OF A BRICK WALL. WHILE COMING TO OUR FINAL STOP THE TESLA BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AS THOUGH THE GAS WAS PUNCHED (IT WAS NOTE). THE CAR THRUST FORWARD AND SLAMMED INTO THE WALL, DESTROYING A PART OF THE WALL AND DAMAGING THE FRONT OF THE TESLA. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ENGAGE AND WE WERE NOT INJURED. THE CAR SIMPLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO TESLA BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED.
Corrective Action:
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2018 TESLA MODEL P100D. ON DEC 17 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:40 AM I AND A BUSINESS ASSOCIATE WERE DRIVING TO MY HOME AT 804 DUKE STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA. MY ASSOCIATE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MILES/HOUR AND STARTING TO PARK. THE PARKING LOCATION IS IN FRONT OF A BRICK WALL. WHILE COMING TO OUR FINAL STOP THE TESLA BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AS THOUGH THE GAS WAS PUNCHED (IT WAS NOTE). THE CAR THRUST FORWARD AND SLAMMED INTO THE WALL, DESTROYING A PART OF THE WALL AND DAMAGING THE FRONT OF THE TESLA. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ENGAGE AND WE WERE NOT INJURED. THE CAR SIMPLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO TESLA BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED.
Additional Notes:
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2018 TESLA MODEL P100D. ON DEC 17 AT APPROXIMATELY 11:40 AM I AND A BUSINESS ASSOCIATE WERE DRIVING TO MY HOME AT 804 DUKE STREET, ALEXANDRIA, VA. MY ASSOCIATE WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 1-2 MILES/HOUR AND STARTING TO PARK. THE PARKING LOCATION IS IN FRONT OF A BRICK WALL. WHILE COMING TO OUR FINAL STOP THE TESLA BEGAN TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN AS THOUGH THE GAS WAS PUNCHED (IT WAS NOTE). THE CAR THRUST FORWARD AND SLAMMED INTO THE WALL, DESTROYING A PART OF THE WALL AND DAMAGING THE FRONT OF THE TESLA. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT ENGAGE AND WE WERE NOT INJURED. THE CAR SIMPLY ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO TESLA BUT THEY HAVE NOT RESPONDED.
Mfg Campaign: 11302573
Recall Date: Jan 28, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND IMPACTED INTO THE WALL OF A BUILDING. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AS WELL AS THE BUILDING CAUSING ITS ELECTRIC TO SHUT OFF. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ASKED ABOUT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND CONFIRMED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED ANY INJURIES OR SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AFTER THE IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTACTED HER INSURANCE COMPANY AND HAD THE COSMETIC REPAIRS PERFORMED AT AN APPROXIMATE $5,000 REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND IMPACTED INTO THE WALL OF A BUILDING. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AS WELL AS THE BUILDING CAUSING ITS ELECTRIC TO SHUT OFF. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ASKED ABOUT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND CONFIRMED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED ANY INJURIES OR SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AFTER THE IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTACTED HER INSURANCE COMPANY AND HAD THE COSMETIC REPAIRS PERFORMED AT AN APPROXIMATE $5,000 REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE SHIFTING INTO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND IMPACTED INTO THE WALL OF A BUILDING. THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED AS WELL AS THE BUILDING CAUSING ITS ELECTRIC TO SHUT OFF. NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ASKED ABOUT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND CONFIRMED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAINED ANY INJURIES OR SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVABLE AFTER THE IMPACT. THE CONTACT STATED SHE CONTACTED HER INSURANCE COMPANY AND HAD THE COSMETIC REPAIRS PERFORMED AT AN APPROXIMATE $5,000 REPAIR COST. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11300887
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
IT WAS ON FRIDAY MORNING ON JANUARY 11TH 2020 AT 8.30AM. I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY MEDICAL OFFICE WHERE I HAVE PRACTICED FOR 21 YEARS. I WAS IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING DECK. I TOUCHED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARDS AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF IT. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS SLAMMED INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN A TESLA FOR 5 YEARS. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE. TESLA CLAIMS THAT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND DROVE INTO THE CONCRETE WALL. THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
IT WAS ON FRIDAY MORNING ON JANUARY 11TH 2020 AT 8.30AM. I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY MEDICAL OFFICE WHERE I HAVE PRACTICED FOR 21 YEARS. I WAS IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING DECK. I TOUCHED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARDS AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF IT. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS SLAMMED INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN A TESLA FOR 5 YEARS. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE. TESLA CLAIMS THAT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND DROVE INTO THE CONCRETE WALL. THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.
Additional Notes:
IT WAS ON FRIDAY MORNING ON JANUARY 11TH 2020 AT 8.30AM. I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY MEDICAL OFFICE WHERE I HAVE PRACTICED FOR 21 YEARS. I WAS IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING DECK. I TOUCHED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARDS AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF IT. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS SLAMMED INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN A TESLA FOR 5 YEARS. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE. TESLA CLAIMS THAT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND DROVE INTO THE CONCRETE WALL. THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.
Mfg Campaign: 11300152
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
IT WAS ON FRIDAY MORNING ON JANUARY 11TH 2020 AT 8.30AM. I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY MEDICAL OFFICE WHERE I HAVE PRACTICED FOR 21 YEARS. I WAS IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING DECK. I TOUCHED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARDS AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF IT. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS SLAMMED INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN A TESLA FOR 5 YEARS. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE. TESLA CLAIMS THAT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND DROVE INTO THE CONCRETE WALL. THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
IT WAS ON FRIDAY MORNING ON JANUARY 11TH 2020 AT 8.30AM. I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY MEDICAL OFFICE WHERE I HAVE PRACTICED FOR 21 YEARS. I WAS IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING DECK. I TOUCHED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARDS AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF IT. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS SLAMMED INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN A TESLA FOR 5 YEARS. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE. TESLA CLAIMS THAT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND DROVE INTO THE CONCRETE WALL. THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.
Additional Notes:
IT WAS ON FRIDAY MORNING ON JANUARY 11TH 2020 AT 8.30AM. I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY MEDICAL OFFICE WHERE I HAVE PRACTICED FOR 21 YEARS. I WAS IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING DECK. I TOUCHED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARDS AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF IT. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS SLAMMED INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN A TESLA FOR 5 YEARS. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE. TESLA CLAIMS THAT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND DROVE INTO THE CONCRETE WALL. THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.
Mfg Campaign: 11300152
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
IT WAS ON FRIDAY MORNING ON JANUARY 11TH 2020 AT 8.30AM. I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY MEDICAL OFFICE WHERE I HAVE PRACTICED FOR 21 YEARS. I WAS IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING DECK. I TOUCHED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARDS AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF IT. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS SLAMMED INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN A TESLA FOR 5 YEARS. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE. TESLA CLAIMS THAT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND DROVE INTO THE CONCRETE WALL. THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
IT WAS ON FRIDAY MORNING ON JANUARY 11TH 2020 AT 8.30AM. I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY MEDICAL OFFICE WHERE I HAVE PRACTICED FOR 21 YEARS. I WAS IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING DECK. I TOUCHED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARDS AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF IT. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS SLAMMED INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN A TESLA FOR 5 YEARS. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE. TESLA CLAIMS THAT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND DROVE INTO THE CONCRETE WALL. THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.
Additional Notes:
IT WAS ON FRIDAY MORNING ON JANUARY 11TH 2020 AT 8.30AM. I WAS SLOWLY PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE IN FRONT OF MY MEDICAL OFFICE WHERE I HAVE PRACTICED FOR 21 YEARS. I WAS IN AN OUTDOOR PARKING DECK. I TOUCHED THE BRAKES TO STOP THE CAR AND THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARDS AND HIT A CONCRETE WALL IN FRONT OF IT. I KNOW THAT I DID NOT HIT THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS SLAMMED INTO MY STEERING WHEEL. MY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 YEARS AND HAVE DRIVEN A TESLA FOR 5 YEARS. I KNOW THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR AND THE BRAKE. TESLA CLAIMS THAT I PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR AND DROVE INTO THE CONCRETE WALL. THAT IS NOT WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED. THE CAR WAS OUT OF MY CONTROL.
Mfg Campaign: 11300152
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
TESLA IN SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34608873&ROWNUMBER=43&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED IN HALF. WHERE DO THEY MAKE THESE PARTS? WILLY WONKA'S CHOCOLATE FACTORY? CAN YOU PLEASE GET THESE CONTRAPTIONS RECALLED. THANK YOU KEEF
Corrective Action:
TESLA IN SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34608873&ROWNUMBER=43&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED IN HALF. WHERE DO THEY MAKE THESE PARTS? WILLY WONKA'S CHOCOLATE FACTORY? CAN YOU PLEASE GET THESE CONTRAPTIONS RECALLED. THANK YOU KEEF
Additional Notes:
TESLA IN SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34608873&ROWNUMBER=43&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS SIMPLY SNAPPED IN HALF. WHERE DO THEY MAKE THESE PARTS? WILLY WONKA'S CHOCOLATE FACTORY? CAN YOU PLEASE GET THESE CONTRAPTIONS RECALLED. THANK YOU KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11290923
Recall Date: Dec 23, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. THERE IS HARDLY ANY IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE ONLY POSSIBLE WAY FOR THAT TO HAPPEN IS IF THERE IS A CASTING FLAW DURING MANUFACTURE. THIS IS A HEAVY HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR THAT IS FREQUENTLY DRIVEN HANDS FREE ON SO CALLED AUTOPILOT. HAVING SUCH BADLY MADE WEAK SUSPENSION PARTS ONLY ADDS TO THE DANGER. WILL YOU PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CASE AND THAT OF SO MANY OTHER TESLA SUSPENSION FAILURES. THANK YOU. KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. THERE IS HARDLY ANY IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE ONLY POSSIBLE WAY FOR THAT TO HAPPEN IS IF THERE IS A CASTING FLAW DURING MANUFACTURE. THIS IS A HEAVY HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR THAT IS FREQUENTLY DRIVEN HANDS FREE ON SO CALLED AUTOPILOT. HAVING SUCH BADLY MADE WEAK SUSPENSION PARTS ONLY ADDS TO THE DANGER. WILL YOU PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CASE AND THAT OF SO MANY OTHER TESLA SUSPENSION FAILURES. THANK YOU. KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. THERE IS HARDLY ANY IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE ONLY POSSIBLE WAY FOR THAT TO HAPPEN IS IF THERE IS A CASTING FLAW DURING MANUFACTURE. THIS IS A HEAVY HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR THAT IS FREQUENTLY DRIVEN HANDS FREE ON SO CALLED AUTOPILOT. HAVING SUCH BADLY MADE WEAK SUSPENSION PARTS ONLY ADDS TO THE DANGER. WILL YOU PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CASE AND THAT OF SO MANY OTHER TESLA SUSPENSION FAILURES. THANK YOU. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11289750
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.
Corrective Action:
TWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.
Additional Notes:
TWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.
Mfg Campaign: 11282952
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.
Corrective Action:
TWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.
Additional Notes:
TWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.
Mfg Campaign: 11282952
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
TWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.
Corrective Action:
TWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.
Additional Notes:
TWICE RECENTLY WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT, THE CAR COMPUTER STARTED FAILING. LIGHTS WENT OUT, TURN SIGNALS DIDN'T WORK, EVENTUALLY THE WHOLE SCREEN AND DASHBOARD THAT LET YOU DRIVE TURNED BLANK. I HAD TO FIND A WAY TO QUICKLY PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESET THE CAR BY PRESSING AND HOLDING THE TWO BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL. THIS IS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION.
Mfg Campaign: 11282952
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
BACKUP LIGHTS ARE INADEQUATELY BRIGHT AT NIGHT, IN DARK SITUATIONS ALLOWING NO ABILITY TO MAKE OUT GROUND FEATURES WHEN BACKING UP. TESLA HAS UPDATED FIRMWARE AND REPLACED CAMERA WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. SAFETY DEFECT OF BEING UNABLE TO SEE BEHIND CAR WHEN BACKING UP AT NIGHT NOT FIXED, SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
BACKUP LIGHTS ARE INADEQUATELY BRIGHT AT NIGHT, IN DARK SITUATIONS ALLOWING NO ABILITY TO MAKE OUT GROUND FEATURES WHEN BACKING UP. TESLA HAS UPDATED FIRMWARE AND REPLACED CAMERA WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. SAFETY DEFECT OF BEING UNABLE TO SEE BEHIND CAR WHEN BACKING UP AT NIGHT NOT FIXED, SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
BACKUP LIGHTS ARE INADEQUATELY BRIGHT AT NIGHT, IN DARK SITUATIONS ALLOWING NO ABILITY TO MAKE OUT GROUND FEATURES WHEN BACKING UP. TESLA HAS UPDATED FIRMWARE AND REPLACED CAMERA WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. SAFETY DEFECT OF BEING UNABLE TO SEE BEHIND CAR WHEN BACKING UP AT NIGHT NOT FIXED, SEEMS TO BE A DESIGN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11282440
Recall Date: Nov 26, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
PLEASE NOTE...I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER RANDOM JUNKYARD TESLA SINCE I DO NOT KNOW THE VIN OF THE CAR WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS COMPLAINT. POSTED TODAY ON THE TMC. AN OWNER'S WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY AND IS SCRAPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL ARCH AND MAKING ALARMING NOISES. TESLA SERVICE TELL HIM TO GO FLY A KITE. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/LEFT-FRONT-CHAMBER-LINK.172715/ ZAFRA88, 34 MINUTES AGO LONG STORY SHORT MY FRONT DRIVER TIRE IS RUBBING ON THE INNER FENDER WALL WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. BROUGHT TO THE SC AND THEY SAID ALIGNMENT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE. WAS TOLD ALIGNMENT CAN'T BE DONE BECAUSE THE "CHAMBER LINK" WAS DAMAGED TO OUTSIDE IMPACT. FIRST WHAT IS THE CHAMBER LINK, POSSIBLY A TYPO AND MEANT CAMBER LINK? THAT IS NOT A CONTROL ARM IS IT? THEY TOLD ME THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY BECAUSE OF THIS OUTSIDE IMPACT BUT HOW CAN THEY PROVE THERE WAS OUTSIDE INFLUENCE AND NOT A DEFECTIVE PART? ATTACHED IS THE WRITE UP ..... CONCERN - CLIENT STATES SQUEAKY METAL NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL......... PLEASE INVESTIGATE. ENRAGED CITIZEN ETC.
Corrective Action:
PLEASE NOTE...I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER RANDOM JUNKYARD TESLA SINCE I DO NOT KNOW THE VIN OF THE CAR WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS COMPLAINT. POSTED TODAY ON THE TMC. AN OWNER'S WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY AND IS SCRAPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL ARCH AND MAKING ALARMING NOISES. TESLA SERVICE TELL HIM TO GO FLY A KITE. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/LEFT-FRONT-CHAMBER-LINK.172715/ ZAFRA88, 34 MINUTES AGO LONG STORY SHORT MY FRONT DRIVER TIRE IS RUBBING ON THE INNER FENDER WALL WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. BROUGHT TO THE SC AND THEY SAID ALIGNMENT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE. WAS TOLD ALIGNMENT CAN'T BE DONE BECAUSE THE "CHAMBER LINK" WAS DAMAGED TO OUTSIDE IMPACT. FIRST WHAT IS THE CHAMBER LINK, POSSIBLY A TYPO AND MEANT CAMBER LINK? THAT IS NOT A CONTROL ARM IS IT? THEY TOLD ME THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY BECAUSE OF THIS OUTSIDE IMPACT BUT HOW CAN THEY PROVE THERE WAS OUTSIDE INFLUENCE AND NOT A DEFECTIVE PART? ATTACHED IS THE WRITE UP ..... CONCERN - CLIENT STATES SQUEAKY METAL NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL......... PLEASE INVESTIGATE. ENRAGED CITIZEN ETC.
Additional Notes:
PLEASE NOTE...I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER RANDOM JUNKYARD TESLA SINCE I DO NOT KNOW THE VIN OF THE CAR WHICH IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS COMPLAINT. POSTED TODAY ON THE TMC. AN OWNER'S WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY AND IS SCRAPING ON THE INSIDE OF THE WHEEL ARCH AND MAKING ALARMING NOISES. TESLA SERVICE TELL HIM TO GO FLY A KITE. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/LEFT-FRONT-CHAMBER-LINK.172715/ ZAFRA88, 34 MINUTES AGO LONG STORY SHORT MY FRONT DRIVER TIRE IS RUBBING ON THE INNER FENDER WALL WHEN TURNING RIGHT AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE. BROUGHT TO THE SC AND THEY SAID ALIGNMENT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO FIX THE ISSUE. WAS TOLD ALIGNMENT CAN'T BE DONE BECAUSE THE "CHAMBER LINK" WAS DAMAGED TO OUTSIDE IMPACT. FIRST WHAT IS THE CHAMBER LINK, POSSIBLY A TYPO AND MEANT CAMBER LINK? THAT IS NOT A CONTROL ARM IS IT? THEY TOLD ME THIS IS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY BECAUSE OF THIS OUTSIDE IMPACT BUT HOW CAN THEY PROVE THERE WAS OUTSIDE INFLUENCE AND NOT A DEFECTIVE PART? ATTACHED IS THE WRITE UP ..... CONCERN - CLIENT STATES SQUEAKY METAL NOISE FROM RIGHT FRONT WHEEL......... PLEASE INVESTIGATE. ENRAGED CITIZEN ETC.
Mfg Campaign: 11278591
Recall Date: Nov 7, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/53749689 THE FRONT WHEEL AND COMPLETE SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN OFF. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE. IT IS SELF INFLICTED INJURY CAUSED BY THE WHEEL WHOMPING AROUND AFTER THE FRAIL SUSPENSION FELL TO BITS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET KILLED BY THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE JALOPIES. THANK YOU. UNHINGED CITIZEN.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/53749689 THE FRONT WHEEL AND COMPLETE SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN OFF. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE. IT IS SELF INFLICTED INJURY CAUSED BY THE WHEEL WHOMPING AROUND AFTER THE FRAIL SUSPENSION FELL TO BITS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET KILLED BY THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE JALOPIES. THANK YOU. UNHINGED CITIZEN.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/53749689 THE FRONT WHEEL AND COMPLETE SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN OFF. THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF CRASH DAMAGE. IT IS SELF INFLICTED INJURY CAUSED BY THE WHEEL WHOMPING AROUND AFTER THE FRAIL SUSPENSION FELL TO BITS. PLEASE TAKE ACTION BEFORE MORE PEOPLE GET KILLED BY THESE DEADLY DEFECTIVE JALOPIES. THANK YOU. UNHINGED CITIZEN.
Mfg Campaign: 11276944
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. ONE TIME, THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN AT A STOP SIGN NEARBY MY OFFICE; THE SECOND TIME, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN BUT ALL OF THE OTHER ELECTRONS: SPEEDOMETER, TURN SIGNALS, RADIO STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I PULLED OVER, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. BOTH INSTANCES REQUIRED A "HARD STOP" TO RE-START THE CAR. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE SOFTWARE HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED. HOWEVER, YOU NEED WI-FI TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE AND IT IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE WHERE I RESIDE AND PARK MY CAR. I CONSIDER THIS SITUATION EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE CAR CAN SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN USE. I AM TAKING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER TODAY-PROBABLY SO THEY CAN UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE ON SITE. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT ADDRESS FUTURE POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE CAR. I DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ROUTINELY TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR UPGRADES. FURTHER, THERE IS NO MESSAGE FROM TESLA WHEN THE UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE HELP. I REALLY HAVE NO DESIRE TO DIE WHEN THE CAR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING IT!
Corrective Action:
ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. ONE TIME, THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN AT A STOP SIGN NEARBY MY OFFICE; THE SECOND TIME, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN BUT ALL OF THE OTHER ELECTRONS: SPEEDOMETER, TURN SIGNALS, RADIO STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I PULLED OVER, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. BOTH INSTANCES REQUIRED A "HARD STOP" TO RE-START THE CAR. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE SOFTWARE HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED. HOWEVER, YOU NEED WI-FI TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE AND IT IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE WHERE I RESIDE AND PARK MY CAR. I CONSIDER THIS SITUATION EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE CAR CAN SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN USE. I AM TAKING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER TODAY-PROBABLY SO THEY CAN UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE ON SITE. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT ADDRESS FUTURE POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE CAR. I DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ROUTINELY TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR UPGRADES. FURTHER, THERE IS NO MESSAGE FROM TESLA WHEN THE UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE HELP. I REALLY HAVE NO DESIRE TO DIE WHEN THE CAR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING IT!
Additional Notes:
ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. ONE TIME, THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN AT A STOP SIGN NEARBY MY OFFICE; THE SECOND TIME, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN BUT ALL OF THE OTHER ELECTRONS: SPEEDOMETER, TURN SIGNALS, RADIO STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I PULLED OVER, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. BOTH INSTANCES REQUIRED A "HARD STOP" TO RE-START THE CAR. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE SOFTWARE HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED. HOWEVER, YOU NEED WI-FI TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE AND IT IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE WHERE I RESIDE AND PARK MY CAR. I CONSIDER THIS SITUATION EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE CAR CAN SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN USE. I AM TAKING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER TODAY-PROBABLY SO THEY CAN UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE ON SITE. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT ADDRESS FUTURE POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE CAR. I DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ROUTINELY TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR UPGRADES. FURTHER, THERE IS NO MESSAGE FROM TESLA WHEN THE UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE HELP. I REALLY HAVE NO DESIRE TO DIE WHEN THE CAR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING IT!
Mfg Campaign: 11270166
Recall Date: Oct 22, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. ONE TIME, THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN AT A STOP SIGN NEARBY MY OFFICE; THE SECOND TIME, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN BUT ALL OF THE OTHER ELECTRONS: SPEEDOMETER, TURN SIGNALS, RADIO STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I PULLED OVER, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. BOTH INSTANCES REQUIRED A "HARD STOP" TO RE-START THE CAR. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE SOFTWARE HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED. HOWEVER, YOU NEED WI-FI TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE AND IT IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE WHERE I RESIDE AND PARK MY CAR. I CONSIDER THIS SITUATION EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE CAR CAN SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN USE. I AM TAKING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER TODAY-PROBABLY SO THEY CAN UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE ON SITE. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT ADDRESS FUTURE POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE CAR. I DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ROUTINELY TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR UPGRADES. FURTHER, THERE IS NO MESSAGE FROM TESLA WHEN THE UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE HELP. I REALLY HAVE NO DESIRE TO DIE WHEN THE CAR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING IT!
Corrective Action:
ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. ONE TIME, THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN AT A STOP SIGN NEARBY MY OFFICE; THE SECOND TIME, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN BUT ALL OF THE OTHER ELECTRONS: SPEEDOMETER, TURN SIGNALS, RADIO STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I PULLED OVER, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. BOTH INSTANCES REQUIRED A "HARD STOP" TO RE-START THE CAR. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE SOFTWARE HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED. HOWEVER, YOU NEED WI-FI TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE AND IT IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE WHERE I RESIDE AND PARK MY CAR. I CONSIDER THIS SITUATION EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE CAR CAN SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN USE. I AM TAKING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER TODAY-PROBABLY SO THEY CAN UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE ON SITE. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT ADDRESS FUTURE POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE CAR. I DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ROUTINELY TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR UPGRADES. FURTHER, THERE IS NO MESSAGE FROM TESLA WHEN THE UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE HELP. I REALLY HAVE NO DESIRE TO DIE WHEN THE CAR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING IT!
Additional Notes:
ON AT LEAST 2 OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STOPPED WORKING. ONE TIME, THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN AT A STOP SIGN NEARBY MY OFFICE; THE SECOND TIME, WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN BUT ALL OF THE OTHER ELECTRONS: SPEEDOMETER, TURN SIGNALS, RADIO STOPPED WORKING. WHEN I PULLED OVER, THE ENTIRE CAR SHUT DOWN. BOTH INSTANCES REQUIRED A "HARD STOP" TO RE-START THE CAR. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN THE SOFTWARE HAS NOT BEEN RECENTLY UPDATED. HOWEVER, YOU NEED WI-FI TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE AND IT IS NOT READILY AVAILABLE WHERE I RESIDE AND PARK MY CAR. I CONSIDER THIS SITUATION EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN THAT THE CAR CAN SPONTANEOUSLY SHUT DOWN WHILE IN USE. I AM TAKING THE CAR INTO THE DEALER TODAY-PROBABLY SO THEY CAN UPGRADE THE SOFTWARE ON SITE. HOWEVER, THIS DOES NOT ADDRESS FUTURE POTENTIAL ISSUES WITH THE CAR. I DO NOT HAVE THE ABILITY TO ROUTINELY TAKE THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP FOR UPGRADES. FURTHER, THERE IS NO MESSAGE FROM TESLA WHEN THE UPGRADES ARE AVAILABLE. PLEASE HELP. I REALLY HAVE NO DESIRE TO DIE WHEN THE CAR STOPS WORKING WHILE DRIVING IT!
Mfg Campaign: 11270166
Recall Date: Oct 22, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA BROKEN SUSPENSIONS. HERE IS THE LATEST EXAMPLE... [XXX] PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD WHICH "QUELLE SURPRISE" ALSO HAS A WHOMPY WHEEL. IT SEEMS STRANGE THAT TESLA WOULD PREFER TO DENY THAT THERE IS A WEAKNESS IN THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RATHER THAN ADMITTING IT AND FIXING THE PROBLEM. TO ANYONE THAT HAS BEEN FOLLOWING THE ANTICS OF ELON MUSK RECENTLY IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE. IT SEEMS UNLIKELY THAT THE OWNER WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT SINCE HE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT HE IS DRIVING THE SAFEST CAR IN THE WORLD! THESE TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES HAVE BEEN HAPPENING OVER AND OVER FOR MANY YEARS. YOUR OWN DATABASE HAS HUNDREDS OF VALID REPORTS CONCERNING THIS. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION. THANK YOU. ENRAGED CITIZEN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Corrective Action:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA BROKEN SUSPENSIONS. HERE IS THE LATEST EXAMPLE... [XXX] PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD WHICH "QUELLE SURPRISE" ALSO HAS A WHOMPY WHEEL. IT SEEMS STRANGE THAT TESLA WOULD PREFER TO DENY THAT THERE IS A WEAKNESS IN THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RATHER THAN ADMITTING IT AND FIXING THE PROBLEM. TO ANYONE THAT HAS BEEN FOLLOWING THE ANTICS OF ELON MUSK RECENTLY IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE. IT SEEMS UNLIKELY THAT THE OWNER WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT SINCE HE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT HE IS DRIVING THE SAFEST CAR IN THE WORLD! THESE TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES HAVE BEEN HAPPENING OVER AND OVER FOR MANY YEARS. YOUR OWN DATABASE HAS HUNDREDS OF VALID REPORTS CONCERNING THIS. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION. THANK YOU. ENRAGED CITIZEN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Additional Notes:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA BROKEN SUSPENSIONS. HERE IS THE LATEST EXAMPLE... [XXX] PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD WHICH "QUELLE SURPRISE" ALSO HAS A WHOMPY WHEEL. IT SEEMS STRANGE THAT TESLA WOULD PREFER TO DENY THAT THERE IS A WEAKNESS IN THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RATHER THAN ADMITTING IT AND FIXING THE PROBLEM. TO ANYONE THAT HAS BEEN FOLLOWING THE ANTICS OF ELON MUSK RECENTLY IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE. IT SEEMS UNLIKELY THAT THE OWNER WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT SINCE HE HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT HE IS DRIVING THE SAFEST CAR IN THE WORLD! THESE TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES HAVE BEEN HAPPENING OVER AND OVER FOR MANY YEARS. YOUR OWN DATABASE HAS HUNDREDS OF VALID REPORTS CONCERNING THIS. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU LAUNCH AN INVESTIGATION. THANK YOU. ENRAGED CITIZEN. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT
Mfg Campaign: 11268129
Recall Date: Oct 13, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA SUSPENSION FORELINKS WHICH ARE STILL SNAPPING OFF AND CAUSING DANGER TO THE PUBLIC. AT LEAST THREE NEW CASES OF FAILURE HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITHIN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. DESPITE FORUM POSTERS URGING THE OWNERS TO REPORT THEIR FAILURES TO NHTSA THE OWNERS HAVE NOT DONE SO. PRESSURE FROM TESLA SUPPORTERS TO "SUPPORT THE MISSION" AND FINANCIAL SELF-INTEREST MEAN THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING UNDER-REPORTED. HERE IS A DISCUSSION FORUM ABOUT THIS :HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ANOTHER-FRONT-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.114967/PAGE-7#POST-4035913 **SNIP** I BELIEVE I'VE JOINED THE "CLUB", TOO. 2017 TESLA S 75D WITH <13,500 MILES IS IN THE SHOP NOW AFTER HAVING IT TOWED LAST NIGHT. THE SERVICE REP LET ME KNOW THAT WHILE THEY'RE NOT DONE INSPECTING IT - THEY'VE DETERMINED IT'S "FULLY COVERED UNDER WARRANTY". MY STORY IS SIMILAR TO MOST. ON WAY HOME FROM WORK YESTERDAY, MY CAR STARTED MAKING STRANGE NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS, UPHILL AND/OR AROUND THESE "ISLANDS" SEATTLE HAS AT CROSS STREETS IN NEIGHBORHOODS TO SLOW TRAFFIC. I GOT HOME, MADE AN ONLINE SERVICE CENTER APPT FOR NEXT WEEK. WENT OUT AGAIN AND THEN THE "CATASTROPHIC" FAILURE BEGAN. I HAD TO DRIVE A BIT (GUESSING A HALF MILE) BEFORE I COULD FIND A SAFE SPOT AND ONE BIG ENOUGH TO PULL OVER. TIRE IS GOUGED HORRIBLY. METAL SHOWING THROUGH WHEEL WELL, CAR APPEARED TO BE SITTING ON WHEEL, BUT HARD TO SEE CLEARLY. FOR ANYONE WHO THINKS THIS IS DUE TO "ROUGH" DRIVING - I POLITELY SUGGEST YOU STFU. I BABY MY CAR. ** PLEASE TAKE ACTION. NOTE: VIN OF RANDOM TESLA IN WRECKING YARD USED IN THIS REPORT
Corrective Action:
THIS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA SUSPENSION FORELINKS WHICH ARE STILL SNAPPING OFF AND CAUSING DANGER TO THE PUBLIC. AT LEAST THREE NEW CASES OF FAILURE HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITHIN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. DESPITE FORUM POSTERS URGING THE OWNERS TO REPORT THEIR FAILURES TO NHTSA THE OWNERS HAVE NOT DONE SO. PRESSURE FROM TESLA SUPPORTERS TO "SUPPORT THE MISSION" AND FINANCIAL SELF-INTEREST MEAN THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING UNDER-REPORTED. HERE IS A DISCUSSION FORUM ABOUT THIS :HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ANOTHER-FRONT-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.114967/PAGE-7#POST-4035913 **SNIP** I BELIEVE I'VE JOINED THE "CLUB", TOO. 2017 TESLA S 75D WITH <13,500 MILES IS IN THE SHOP NOW AFTER HAVING IT TOWED LAST NIGHT. THE SERVICE REP LET ME KNOW THAT WHILE THEY'RE NOT DONE INSPECTING IT - THEY'VE DETERMINED IT'S "FULLY COVERED UNDER WARRANTY". MY STORY IS SIMILAR TO MOST. ON WAY HOME FROM WORK YESTERDAY, MY CAR STARTED MAKING STRANGE NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS, UPHILL AND/OR AROUND THESE "ISLANDS" SEATTLE HAS AT CROSS STREETS IN NEIGHBORHOODS TO SLOW TRAFFIC. I GOT HOME, MADE AN ONLINE SERVICE CENTER APPT FOR NEXT WEEK. WENT OUT AGAIN AND THEN THE "CATASTROPHIC" FAILURE BEGAN. I HAD TO DRIVE A BIT (GUESSING A HALF MILE) BEFORE I COULD FIND A SAFE SPOT AND ONE BIG ENOUGH TO PULL OVER. TIRE IS GOUGED HORRIBLY. METAL SHOWING THROUGH WHEEL WELL, CAR APPEARED TO BE SITTING ON WHEEL, BUT HARD TO SEE CLEARLY. FOR ANYONE WHO THINKS THIS IS DUE TO "ROUGH" DRIVING - I POLITELY SUGGEST YOU STFU. I BABY MY CAR. ** PLEASE TAKE ACTION. NOTE: VIN OF RANDOM TESLA IN WRECKING YARD USED IN THIS REPORT
Additional Notes:
THIS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA SUSPENSION FORELINKS WHICH ARE STILL SNAPPING OFF AND CAUSING DANGER TO THE PUBLIC. AT LEAST THREE NEW CASES OF FAILURE HAVE BEEN REPORTED WITHIN THE LAST FEW WEEKS. DESPITE FORUM POSTERS URGING THE OWNERS TO REPORT THEIR FAILURES TO NHTSA THE OWNERS HAVE NOT DONE SO. PRESSURE FROM TESLA SUPPORTERS TO "SUPPORT THE MISSION" AND FINANCIAL SELF-INTEREST MEAN THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING UNDER-REPORTED. HERE IS A DISCUSSION FORUM ABOUT THIS :HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ANOTHER-FRONT-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.114967/PAGE-7#POST-4035913 **SNIP** I BELIEVE I'VE JOINED THE "CLUB", TOO. 2017 TESLA S 75D WITH <13,500 MILES IS IN THE SHOP NOW AFTER HAVING IT TOWED LAST NIGHT. THE SERVICE REP LET ME KNOW THAT WHILE THEY'RE NOT DONE INSPECTING IT - THEY'VE DETERMINED IT'S "FULLY COVERED UNDER WARRANTY". MY STORY IS SIMILAR TO MOST. ON WAY HOME FROM WORK YESTERDAY, MY CAR STARTED MAKING STRANGE NOISES AT LOW SPEEDS, UPHILL AND/OR AROUND THESE "ISLANDS" SEATTLE HAS AT CROSS STREETS IN NEIGHBORHOODS TO SLOW TRAFFIC. I GOT HOME, MADE AN ONLINE SERVICE CENTER APPT FOR NEXT WEEK. WENT OUT AGAIN AND THEN THE "CATASTROPHIC" FAILURE BEGAN. I HAD TO DRIVE A BIT (GUESSING A HALF MILE) BEFORE I COULD FIND A SAFE SPOT AND ONE BIG ENOUGH TO PULL OVER. TIRE IS GOUGED HORRIBLY. METAL SHOWING THROUGH WHEEL WELL, CAR APPEARED TO BE SITTING ON WHEEL, BUT HARD TO SEE CLEARLY. FOR ANYONE WHO THINKS THIS IS DUE TO "ROUGH" DRIVING - I POLITELY SUGGEST YOU STFU. I BABY MY CAR. ** PLEASE TAKE ACTION. NOTE: VIN OF RANDOM TESLA IN WRECKING YARD USED IN THIS REPORT
Mfg Campaign: 11257794
Recall Date: Sep 24, 2019
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