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 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure 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-22-00-003
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure 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-22-00-003
Recall Date: Feb 4, 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
Consumer Complaints
112 ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
Strut on 7-month-old car was cracked in several places, in a way that's extremely concerning. The metal of the strut looks very brittle (see pictures attached to this complaint). Never hit anything more than a small pothole with car.. Expected warranty replacement. When I questioned Tesla's refusal to cover under warranty, I told Tesla to keep the old parts and send pictures. When I went to pickup the car, they said they accidentally threw the defective part away, despite my requests to keep it!!!!! Their actions are very suspicious. Tesla is clearly trying to cover something up. Even worse, they're denying warranty coverage for the defect, and profiting greatly from it.
Corrective Action:
Strut on 7-month-old car was cracked in several places, in a way that's extremely concerning. The metal of the strut looks very brittle (see pictures attached to this complaint). Never hit anything more than a small pothole with car.. Expected warranty replacement. When I questioned Tesla's refusal to cover under warranty, I told Tesla to keep the old parts and send pictures. When I went to pickup the car, they said they accidentally threw the defective part away, despite my requests to keep it!!!!! Their actions are very suspicious. Tesla is clearly trying to cover something up. Even worse, they're denying warranty coverage for the defect, and profiting greatly from it.
Additional Notes:
Strut on 7-month-old car was cracked in several places, in a way that's extremely concerning. The metal of the strut looks very brittle (see pictures attached to this complaint). Never hit anything more than a small pothole with car.. Expected warranty replacement. When I questioned Tesla's refusal to cover under warranty, I told Tesla to keep the old parts and send pictures. When I went to pickup the car, they said they accidentally threw the defective part away, despite my requests to keep it!!!!! Their actions are very suspicious. Tesla is clearly trying to cover something up. Even worse, they're denying warranty coverage for the defect, and profiting greatly from it.
Mfg Campaign: 11418820
Recall Date: May 27, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
Car is equipped with Tesla’s “Sonic Carbon Twin Turbine” rim option. This is not a very common option, so there may not be too many affected vehicles. Car is only 6-months old, and I was advised by Tesla service center that ***all 4 rims*** on the vehicle were cracked, each rim in multiple places, on a 6-month old car. Car weighs 5,000lbs. These rims are too weak to handle that high weight on typical road conditions. It is unheard of to find cracks in ALL 4 rims on even an older car! And this is on a 6-month old car! This is extremely unsafe.
Corrective Action:
Car is equipped with Tesla’s “Sonic Carbon Twin Turbine” rim option. This is not a very common option, so there may not be too many affected vehicles. Car is only 6-months old, and I was advised by Tesla service center that ***all 4 rims*** on the vehicle were cracked, each rim in multiple places, on a 6-month old car. Car weighs 5,000lbs. These rims are too weak to handle that high weight on typical road conditions. It is unheard of to find cracks in ALL 4 rims on even an older car! And this is on a 6-month old car! This is extremely unsafe.
Additional Notes:
Car is equipped with Tesla’s “Sonic Carbon Twin Turbine” rim option. This is not a very common option, so there may not be too many affected vehicles. Car is only 6-months old, and I was advised by Tesla service center that ***all 4 rims*** on the vehicle were cracked, each rim in multiple places, on a 6-month old car. Car weighs 5,000lbs. These rims are too weak to handle that high weight on typical road conditions. It is unheard of to find cracks in ALL 4 rims on even an older car! And this is on a 6-month old car! This is extremely unsafe.
Mfg Campaign: 11418083
Recall Date: May 21, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these issues and were attached to the service request. Tesla’s service center claims they resolved the issue by adding wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure. After two weeks, they cannot find anything in the car logs, after previously stating the car logs every aspect of operation.
Corrective Action:
Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these issues and were attached to the service request. Tesla’s service center claims they resolved the issue by adding wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure. After two weeks, they cannot find anything in the car logs, after previously stating the car logs every aspect of operation.
Additional Notes:
Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these issues and were attached to the service request. Tesla’s service center claims they resolved the issue by adding wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure. After two weeks, they cannot find anything in the car logs, after previously stating the car logs every aspect of operation.
Mfg Campaign: 11417545
Recall Date: May 18, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these issues and were attached to the service request. Tesla’s service center claims they resolved the issue by adding wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure. After two weeks, they cannot find anything in the car logs, after previously stating the car logs every aspect of operation.
Corrective Action:
Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these issues and were attached to the service request. Tesla’s service center claims they resolved the issue by adding wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure. After two weeks, they cannot find anything in the car logs, after previously stating the car logs every aspect of operation.
Additional Notes:
Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these issues and were attached to the service request. Tesla’s service center claims they resolved the issue by adding wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure. After two weeks, they cannot find anything in the car logs, after previously stating the car logs every aspect of operation.
Mfg Campaign: 11417545
Recall Date: May 18, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these issues and were attached to the service request. Tesla’s service center claims they resolved the issue by adding wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure. After two weeks, they cannot find anything in the car logs, after previously stating the car logs every aspect of operation.
Corrective Action:
Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these issues and were attached to the service request. Tesla’s service center claims they resolved the issue by adding wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure. After two weeks, they cannot find anything in the car logs, after previously stating the car logs every aspect of operation.
Additional Notes:
Stability control disabled, steering assist disabled, airbags disabled, brake system altered for weeks before service request. In addition, steering wheel moved uncontrollably while parked, with car off, and no one in it for over eight hours. Finally, entire system locked after a factory reset. Locking the doors, preventing entry, and showing the transmission in neutral. Tesla’s service model is inhuman, meaning they don’t allow conversation with a human, but instead require scheduling service through their phone app. The app recorded these issues and were attached to the service request. Tesla’s service center claims they resolved the issue by adding wiper fluid and checking the tire pressure. After two weeks, they cannot find anything in the car logs, after previously stating the car logs every aspect of operation.
Mfg Campaign: 11417545
Recall Date: May 18, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED INTO A WALL AT 70 MPH. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WIFE SUSTAINED BRUISES ON HER CHEST AND HANDS ALONG WITH BURNS FROM THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT WHO WAS A PHYSICIAN WAS TREATING HIS WIFE. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT RECEIVED AT THE SCENE. THE POLICE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE BUT NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWED YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED INTO A WALL AT 70 MPH. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WIFE SUSTAINED BRUISES ON HER CHEST AND HANDS ALONG WITH BURNS FROM THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT WHO WAS A PHYSICIAN WAS TREATING HIS WIFE. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT RECEIVED AT THE SCENE. THE POLICE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE BUT NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWED YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS WIFE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON IT'S OWN AND CRASHED INTO A WALL AT 70 MPH. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO DEPRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT STOP. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WIFE SUSTAINED BRUISES ON HER CHEST AND HANDS ALONG WITH BURNS FROM THE AIR BAGS. THE CONTACT WHO WAS A PHYSICIAN WAS TREATING HIS WIFE. NO MEDICAL TREATMENT RECEIVED AT THE SCENE. THE POLICE ARRIVED AT THE SCENE BUT NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOWED YARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11416187
Recall Date: May 11, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39339176?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=11 EVEN THOUGH MOST OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO SEE THAT THE STEERING KNUCKLE ON THE FRONT RH SIDE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE TIRE FROM THAT SIDE IS STASHED BENEATH THE CAR AND IT HAS A HOLE GOUGED IN IT. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY FATAL TESLA CRASHES IN WHICH MECHANICAL FAILURE IS THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE CRASH. THERE HAS BEEN ANOTHER FATAL CRASH IN THE LAST FEW DAYS IN WHICH A TESLA SUDDENLY VEERED OF THE ROAD, CRASHED AND BURNED AND INCINERATED THE DRIVER. MECHANICAL FAILURE CAN NOT BE RULED OUT AS THE CAUSE OF THIS CRASH. IT IS NOT JUST ONE COMPONENT THAT IS FAILING. TESLA CHOOSES THE CHEAPEST COMPONENT SUPPLIERS NOT THE BEST ONES. THIS COMPANY IS SLAUGHTERING PEOPLE. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39339176?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=11 EVEN THOUGH MOST OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO SEE THAT THE STEERING KNUCKLE ON THE FRONT RH SIDE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE TIRE FROM THAT SIDE IS STASHED BENEATH THE CAR AND IT HAS A HOLE GOUGED IN IT. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY FATAL TESLA CRASHES IN WHICH MECHANICAL FAILURE IS THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE CRASH. THERE HAS BEEN ANOTHER FATAL CRASH IN THE LAST FEW DAYS IN WHICH A TESLA SUDDENLY VEERED OF THE ROAD, CRASHED AND BURNED AND INCINERATED THE DRIVER. MECHANICAL FAILURE CAN NOT BE RULED OUT AS THE CAUSE OF THIS CRASH. IT IS NOT JUST ONE COMPONENT THAT IS FAILING. TESLA CHOOSES THE CHEAPEST COMPONENT SUPPLIERS NOT THE BEST ONES. THIS COMPANY IS SLAUGHTERING PEOPLE. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39339176?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=11 EVEN THOUGH MOST OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED IT IS STILL POSSIBLE TO SEE THAT THE STEERING KNUCKLE ON THE FRONT RH SIDE HAS CRACKED IN HALF. THE TIRE FROM THAT SIDE IS STASHED BENEATH THE CAR AND IT HAS A HOLE GOUGED IN IT. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY FATAL TESLA CRASHES IN WHICH MECHANICAL FAILURE IS THE MOST LIKELY CAUSE OF THE CRASH. THERE HAS BEEN ANOTHER FATAL CRASH IN THE LAST FEW DAYS IN WHICH A TESLA SUDDENLY VEERED OF THE ROAD, CRASHED AND BURNED AND INCINERATED THE DRIVER. MECHANICAL FAILURE CAN NOT BE RULED OUT AS THE CAUSE OF THIS CRASH. IT IS NOT JUST ONE COMPONENT THAT IS FAILING. TESLA CHOOSES THE CHEAPEST COMPONENT SUPPLIERS NOT THE BEST ONES. THIS COMPANY IS SLAUGHTERING PEOPLE. PLEASE TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION. THANK YOU KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11402497
Recall Date: Mar 11, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A 2020 TERDSLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39122553?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=5 IT IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN STOLEN. I'M GUESSING THE THIEF DROVE IT LIKE HE STOLE IT. BAD MISTAKE TO DO THAT IN A TERDSLA. THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. EVERY PART OF THE SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED. THE CONTROL ARMS, STEERING ARM, STEERING KNUCKLE BALL JOINTS AND EVERY OTHER GIBLET HAS SNAPPED LIKE A CHOCOLATE FROG. I KNOW YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO UPSET LORD ELON BUT WOULD YOU MIND AT LEAST ISSUING A WARNING TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE TENT BUILT ELECTRIC JALOPIES. THAN YOU. KEEF.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A 2020 TERDSLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39122553?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=5 IT IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN STOLEN. I'M GUESSING THE THIEF DROVE IT LIKE HE STOLE IT. BAD MISTAKE TO DO THAT IN A TERDSLA. THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. EVERY PART OF THE SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED. THE CONTROL ARMS, STEERING ARM, STEERING KNUCKLE BALL JOINTS AND EVERY OTHER GIBLET HAS SNAPPED LIKE A CHOCOLATE FROG. I KNOW YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO UPSET LORD ELON BUT WOULD YOU MIND AT LEAST ISSUING A WARNING TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE TENT BUILT ELECTRIC JALOPIES. THAN YOU. KEEF.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A 2020 TERDSLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39122553?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=5 IT IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN STOLEN. I'M GUESSING THE THIEF DROVE IT LIKE HE STOLE IT. BAD MISTAKE TO DO THAT IN A TERDSLA. THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. EVERY PART OF THE SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED. THE CONTROL ARMS, STEERING ARM, STEERING KNUCKLE BALL JOINTS AND EVERY OTHER GIBLET HAS SNAPPED LIKE A CHOCOLATE FROG. I KNOW YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO UPSET LORD ELON BUT WOULD YOU MIND AT LEAST ISSUING A WARNING TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE TENT BUILT ELECTRIC JALOPIES. THAN YOU. KEEF.
Mfg Campaign: 11397458
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A 2020 TERDSLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39122553?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=5 IT IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN STOLEN. I'M GUESSING THE THIEF DROVE IT LIKE HE STOLE IT. BAD MISTAKE TO DO THAT IN A TERDSLA. THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. EVERY PART OF THE SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED. THE CONTROL ARMS, STEERING ARM, STEERING KNUCKLE BALL JOINTS AND EVERY OTHER GIBLET HAS SNAPPED LIKE A CHOCOLATE FROG. I KNOW YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO UPSET LORD ELON BUT WOULD YOU MIND AT LEAST ISSUING A WARNING TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE TENT BUILT ELECTRIC JALOPIES. THAN YOU. KEEF.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A 2020 TERDSLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39122553?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=5 IT IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN STOLEN. I'M GUESSING THE THIEF DROVE IT LIKE HE STOLE IT. BAD MISTAKE TO DO THAT IN A TERDSLA. THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. EVERY PART OF THE SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED. THE CONTROL ARMS, STEERING ARM, STEERING KNUCKLE BALL JOINTS AND EVERY OTHER GIBLET HAS SNAPPED LIKE A CHOCOLATE FROG. I KNOW YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO UPSET LORD ELON BUT WOULD YOU MIND AT LEAST ISSUING A WARNING TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE TENT BUILT ELECTRIC JALOPIES. THAN YOU. KEEF.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A 2020 TERDSLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39122553?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=5 IT IS LISTED AS HAVING BEEN STOLEN. I'M GUESSING THE THIEF DROVE IT LIKE HE STOLE IT. BAD MISTAKE TO DO THAT IN A TERDSLA. THE FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF. EVERY PART OF THE SUSPENSION HAS SNAPPED. THE CONTROL ARMS, STEERING ARM, STEERING KNUCKLE BALL JOINTS AND EVERY OTHER GIBLET HAS SNAPPED LIKE A CHOCOLATE FROG. I KNOW YOU WOULDN'T WANT TO UPSET LORD ELON BUT WOULD YOU MIND AT LEAST ISSUING A WARNING TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THESE TENT BUILT ELECTRIC JALOPIES. THAN YOU. KEEF.
Mfg Campaign: 11397458
Recall Date: Feb 22, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
WHEN DRIVING AND ACCELERATING ONTO ENTRY RAMP OF HIGHWAY, THE FRONT HOOD FLEW OPEN BLOCKING VISION. I WAS PROBABLY DOPING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN IT CAME OPEN. THE TESLA DIAGNOSTIC CLAIMED A MESSAGE WAS ON MY SCREEN TELLING ME HOOD MAY NOT BE CLOSED CORRECTLY. THERE WAS NO NOISE NOTIFICATION TELLING ME THE HOOD WAS OPEN. I HAD NOT TOUCHED THE HOOD IN ANY WAY. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES BEFORE IT OPENED. I MUST HAVE CLICKED TO OPEN THE HOOD IN ERROR WHEN OPENING THE CAR TO UNLOCK MY CAR. THERE WAS NO MANUAL "LATCH" TO UNLOCK LIKE OTHER CARS. BASICALLY I DIDN'T NOTICE THE MESSAGE, AS IT IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN AND WAS BLOCKED BY THE STEERING WHEEL. I HADN'T OPENED OR TOUCHED THE FRONT HOOD IN WEEKS. I CONSIDER THIS VERY DANGEROUS. ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE DRIVEN, YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN THE 2ND LATCH TO OPEN THE HOOD, IT SEEMS WITH TESLA IT CAN ALL BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY, AND APPARENTLY WITHOUT REALIZING. WHEN IT FLEW OPEN IT DAMAGED THE HOOD. TESLA TOOK 3 MONTHS TO DIAGNOSE THAT THERE WAS A MESSAGE ON MY SCREEN, BUT WERE UNABLE TO TELL ME WHERE THE SIGNAL CAME FROM TO OPEN THE HOOD.
Corrective Action:
WHEN DRIVING AND ACCELERATING ONTO ENTRY RAMP OF HIGHWAY, THE FRONT HOOD FLEW OPEN BLOCKING VISION. I WAS PROBABLY DOPING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN IT CAME OPEN. THE TESLA DIAGNOSTIC CLAIMED A MESSAGE WAS ON MY SCREEN TELLING ME HOOD MAY NOT BE CLOSED CORRECTLY. THERE WAS NO NOISE NOTIFICATION TELLING ME THE HOOD WAS OPEN. I HAD NOT TOUCHED THE HOOD IN ANY WAY. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES BEFORE IT OPENED. I MUST HAVE CLICKED TO OPEN THE HOOD IN ERROR WHEN OPENING THE CAR TO UNLOCK MY CAR. THERE WAS NO MANUAL "LATCH" TO UNLOCK LIKE OTHER CARS. BASICALLY I DIDN'T NOTICE THE MESSAGE, AS IT IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN AND WAS BLOCKED BY THE STEERING WHEEL. I HADN'T OPENED OR TOUCHED THE FRONT HOOD IN WEEKS. I CONSIDER THIS VERY DANGEROUS. ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE DRIVEN, YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN THE 2ND LATCH TO OPEN THE HOOD, IT SEEMS WITH TESLA IT CAN ALL BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY, AND APPARENTLY WITHOUT REALIZING. WHEN IT FLEW OPEN IT DAMAGED THE HOOD. TESLA TOOK 3 MONTHS TO DIAGNOSE THAT THERE WAS A MESSAGE ON MY SCREEN, BUT WERE UNABLE TO TELL ME WHERE THE SIGNAL CAME FROM TO OPEN THE HOOD.
Additional Notes:
WHEN DRIVING AND ACCELERATING ONTO ENTRY RAMP OF HIGHWAY, THE FRONT HOOD FLEW OPEN BLOCKING VISION. I WAS PROBABLY DOPING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN IT CAME OPEN. THE TESLA DIAGNOSTIC CLAIMED A MESSAGE WAS ON MY SCREEN TELLING ME HOOD MAY NOT BE CLOSED CORRECTLY. THERE WAS NO NOISE NOTIFICATION TELLING ME THE HOOD WAS OPEN. I HAD NOT TOUCHED THE HOOD IN ANY WAY. I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 8 MINUTES BEFORE IT OPENED. I MUST HAVE CLICKED TO OPEN THE HOOD IN ERROR WHEN OPENING THE CAR TO UNLOCK MY CAR. THERE WAS NO MANUAL "LATCH" TO UNLOCK LIKE OTHER CARS. BASICALLY I DIDN'T NOTICE THE MESSAGE, AS IT IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN AND WAS BLOCKED BY THE STEERING WHEEL. I HADN'T OPENED OR TOUCHED THE FRONT HOOD IN WEEKS. I CONSIDER THIS VERY DANGEROUS. ANY OTHER CAR I HAVE DRIVEN, YOU HAVE TO MANUALLY OPEN THE 2ND LATCH TO OPEN THE HOOD, IT SEEMS WITH TESLA IT CAN ALL BE DONE ELECTRONICALLY, AND APPARENTLY WITHOUT REALIZING. WHEN IT FLEW OPEN IT DAMAGED THE HOOD. TESLA TOOK 3 MONTHS TO DIAGNOSE THAT THERE WAS A MESSAGE ON MY SCREEN, BUT WERE UNABLE TO TELL ME WHERE THE SIGNAL CAME FROM TO OPEN THE HOOD.
Mfg Campaign: 11394778
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING ON 12/19 2020 ON THE HIGHWAY AND LOST POWER IN STEERING WHICH HE HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THEN HE CONTACTED THE TESLA DEALER FOR TOW SERVICE FOR HIS CAR .THE CONTACT STATED HIS CAR WAS NOW AT TESLA DEALER AT DEDHAM,MASSACHUSETTE. THE FAILURE MILAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING ON 12/19 2020 ON THE HIGHWAY AND LOST POWER IN STEERING WHICH HE HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THEN HE CONTACTED THE TESLA DEALER FOR TOW SERVICE FOR HIS CAR .THE CONTACT STATED HIS CAR WAS NOW AT TESLA DEALER AT DEDHAM,MASSACHUSETTE. THE FAILURE MILAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS DRIVING ON 12/19 2020 ON THE HIGHWAY AND LOST POWER IN STEERING WHICH HE HAD TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THEN HE CONTACTED THE TESLA DEALER FOR TOW SERVICE FOR HIS CAR .THE CONTACT STATED HIS CAR WAS NOW AT TESLA DEALER AT DEDHAM,MASSACHUSETTE. THE FAILURE MILAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11384348
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION SOON AFTER EACH FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TESLA (2312 STATE ST, SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT 84115) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION SOON AFTER EACH FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TESLA (2312 STATE ST, SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT 84115) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY STOPPED INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION SOON AFTER EACH FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAD TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO TESLA (2312 STATE ST, SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT 84115) WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAD YET TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD YET TO BE REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 2,500.
Mfg Campaign: 11382754
Recall Date: Dec 9, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING FROM HIS GARAGE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED STEERING ASSIST REDUCE, AUTOPILOT SAFETY CONVENIENCE FEATURE UNAVAILABLE AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HELPDESK FOR TESLA FOR HELP TO RESET THE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE SAME PREVIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HELPDESK AND WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TESLA (840 PROVIDENCE HWY, DEDHAM, MA 0202; (781) 471-3001), WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING FROM HIS GARAGE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED STEERING ASSIST REDUCE, AUTOPILOT SAFETY CONVENIENCE FEATURE UNAVAILABLE AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HELPDESK FOR TESLA FOR HELP TO RESET THE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE SAME PREVIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HELPDESK AND WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TESLA (840 PROVIDENCE HWY, DEDHAM, MA 0202; (781) 471-3001), WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE REVERSING FROM HIS GARAGE, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT STATED STEERING ASSIST REDUCE, AUTOPILOT SAFETY CONVENIENCE FEATURE UNAVAILABLE AND PARK ASSIST UNAVAILABLE WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HELPDESK FOR TESLA FOR HELP TO RESET THE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITH THE SAME PREVIOUS WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PARKED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT CALLED THE HELPDESK AND WAS ABLE TO RESET THE SYSTEM AGAIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TESLA (840 PROVIDENCE HWY, DEDHAM, MA 0202; (781) 471-3001), WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11377510
Recall Date: Dec 2, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT
Potential Consequences:
WHY ISN'T THE NHTSA INVESTIGATING AND STOPPING TESLA FROM BETA TESTING THEIR "SELF DRIVING" ABILITY ON CONSUMERS THAT NEVER CONSENTED? IT'S FRIGHTENING THAT THIS ORGANIZATION WOULD ALLOW A TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED THAT HAS KILLED PEDESTRIANS, DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. PLEASE STOP THIS FEATURE THAT WILL INEVITABLY ONLY KILL MORE PEOPLE.
Corrective Action:
WHY ISN'T THE NHTSA INVESTIGATING AND STOPPING TESLA FROM BETA TESTING THEIR "SELF DRIVING" ABILITY ON CONSUMERS THAT NEVER CONSENTED? IT'S FRIGHTENING THAT THIS ORGANIZATION WOULD ALLOW A TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED THAT HAS KILLED PEDESTRIANS, DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. PLEASE STOP THIS FEATURE THAT WILL INEVITABLY ONLY KILL MORE PEOPLE.
Additional Notes:
WHY ISN'T THE NHTSA INVESTIGATING AND STOPPING TESLA FROM BETA TESTING THEIR "SELF DRIVING" ABILITY ON CONSUMERS THAT NEVER CONSENTED? IT'S FRIGHTENING THAT THIS ORGANIZATION WOULD ALLOW A TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED THAT HAS KILLED PEDESTRIANS, DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. PLEASE STOP THIS FEATURE THAT WILL INEVITABLY ONLY KILL MORE PEOPLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11366392
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
TIRES
Potential Consequences:
WHY ISN'T THE NHTSA INVESTIGATING AND STOPPING TESLA FROM BETA TESTING THEIR "SELF DRIVING" ABILITY ON CONSUMERS THAT NEVER CONSENTED? IT'S FRIGHTENING THAT THIS ORGANIZATION WOULD ALLOW A TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED THAT HAS KILLED PEDESTRIANS, DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. PLEASE STOP THIS FEATURE THAT WILL INEVITABLY ONLY KILL MORE PEOPLE.
Corrective Action:
WHY ISN'T THE NHTSA INVESTIGATING AND STOPPING TESLA FROM BETA TESTING THEIR "SELF DRIVING" ABILITY ON CONSUMERS THAT NEVER CONSENTED? IT'S FRIGHTENING THAT THIS ORGANIZATION WOULD ALLOW A TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED THAT HAS KILLED PEDESTRIANS, DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. PLEASE STOP THIS FEATURE THAT WILL INEVITABLY ONLY KILL MORE PEOPLE.
Additional Notes:
WHY ISN'T THE NHTSA INVESTIGATING AND STOPPING TESLA FROM BETA TESTING THEIR "SELF DRIVING" ABILITY ON CONSUMERS THAT NEVER CONSENTED? IT'S FRIGHTENING THAT THIS ORGANIZATION WOULD ALLOW A TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED THAT HAS KILLED PEDESTRIANS, DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. PLEASE STOP THIS FEATURE THAT WILL INEVITABLY ONLY KILL MORE PEOPLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11366392
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
ON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" FROM THE WORKBENCH. THIS TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKE BEFORE PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON, BUT AGAIN THE INSTANT I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON THE CAR VAULTED FORWARD OVER BOTH 3' MAT RISERS AND STOPPED ONLY 1 INCH FROM THE WORKBENCH. I COULD FEEL THE SPIKED OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR WHEN I PRESSED THE PARK. BUTTON. I WAS TRULY RELIEVED THAT I DID HIT THE WORKBENCH. I BACKED UP THE CAR AND JUST SAT IN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND LET THE COOLING FANS RUN TO COOL THE MOTORS DOWN. MY WIFE TOOK PHOTOS OF THE CAR IN RELATION TO THE WORKBENCH. THE RIGHT PARKING MAT HAD BEEN WEDGED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LEFT PARKING MAT MAT HAD BEEN TOSSED BACK 4 FEET. I KNOW USING THE SECOND PARKING MAT FROM MY GTR, WHICH I RECENTLY SOLD, HELPED CONSUME SOME OF THE FORWARD ENERGY AND PREVENTED THE CAR FROM HITTING THE WORKBENCH. I FEEL THAT DISCONNECTING THE SEATBELT CONTRIBUTES THE TRANS SENSOR DELAY. I PARKED THE CAR ON THE MATS AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED. I CONTACTED SARASOTA TESLA SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I SENT THEM A LETTER AND PHOTOS WHICH WERE FORWARDED TO TESLA ENGINEERS WHO AGAIN DOWNLOADED MY EDR INFO. I HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM TESLA ABOUT MY FIRST INCIDENT. MY TESLA HAS INEXPENSIVE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN IT THAT MAKE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED IF EVER BY TESLA.
Corrective Action:
ON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" FROM THE WORKBENCH. THIS TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKE BEFORE PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON, BUT AGAIN THE INSTANT I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON THE CAR VAULTED FORWARD OVER BOTH 3' MAT RISERS AND STOPPED ONLY 1 INCH FROM THE WORKBENCH. I COULD FEEL THE SPIKED OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR WHEN I PRESSED THE PARK. BUTTON. I WAS TRULY RELIEVED THAT I DID HIT THE WORKBENCH. I BACKED UP THE CAR AND JUST SAT IN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND LET THE COOLING FANS RUN TO COOL THE MOTORS DOWN. MY WIFE TOOK PHOTOS OF THE CAR IN RELATION TO THE WORKBENCH. THE RIGHT PARKING MAT HAD BEEN WEDGED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LEFT PARKING MAT MAT HAD BEEN TOSSED BACK 4 FEET. I KNOW USING THE SECOND PARKING MAT FROM MY GTR, WHICH I RECENTLY SOLD, HELPED CONSUME SOME OF THE FORWARD ENERGY AND PREVENTED THE CAR FROM HITTING THE WORKBENCH. I FEEL THAT DISCONNECTING THE SEATBELT CONTRIBUTES THE TRANS SENSOR DELAY. I PARKED THE CAR ON THE MATS AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED. I CONTACTED SARASOTA TESLA SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I SENT THEM A LETTER AND PHOTOS WHICH WERE FORWARDED TO TESLA ENGINEERS WHO AGAIN DOWNLOADED MY EDR INFO. I HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM TESLA ABOUT MY FIRST INCIDENT. MY TESLA HAS INEXPENSIVE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN IT THAT MAKE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED IF EVER BY TESLA.
Additional Notes:
ON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" FROM THE WORKBENCH. THIS TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKE BEFORE PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON, BUT AGAIN THE INSTANT I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON THE CAR VAULTED FORWARD OVER BOTH 3' MAT RISERS AND STOPPED ONLY 1 INCH FROM THE WORKBENCH. I COULD FEEL THE SPIKED OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR WHEN I PRESSED THE PARK. BUTTON. I WAS TRULY RELIEVED THAT I DID HIT THE WORKBENCH. I BACKED UP THE CAR AND JUST SAT IN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND LET THE COOLING FANS RUN TO COOL THE MOTORS DOWN. MY WIFE TOOK PHOTOS OF THE CAR IN RELATION TO THE WORKBENCH. THE RIGHT PARKING MAT HAD BEEN WEDGED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LEFT PARKING MAT MAT HAD BEEN TOSSED BACK 4 FEET. I KNOW USING THE SECOND PARKING MAT FROM MY GTR, WHICH I RECENTLY SOLD, HELPED CONSUME SOME OF THE FORWARD ENERGY AND PREVENTED THE CAR FROM HITTING THE WORKBENCH. I FEEL THAT DISCONNECTING THE SEATBELT CONTRIBUTES THE TRANS SENSOR DELAY. I PARKED THE CAR ON THE MATS AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED. I CONTACTED SARASOTA TESLA SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I SENT THEM A LETTER AND PHOTOS WHICH WERE FORWARDED TO TESLA ENGINEERS WHO AGAIN DOWNLOADED MY EDR INFO. I HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM TESLA ABOUT MY FIRST INCIDENT. MY TESLA HAS INEXPENSIVE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN IT THAT MAKE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED IF EVER BY TESLA.
Mfg Campaign: 11366272
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
ON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" FROM THE WORKBENCH. THIS TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKE BEFORE PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON, BUT AGAIN THE INSTANT I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON THE CAR VAULTED FORWARD OVER BOTH 3' MAT RISERS AND STOPPED ONLY 1 INCH FROM THE WORKBENCH. I COULD FEEL THE SPIKED OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR WHEN I PRESSED THE PARK. BUTTON. I WAS TRULY RELIEVED THAT I DID HIT THE WORKBENCH. I BACKED UP THE CAR AND JUST SAT IN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND LET THE COOLING FANS RUN TO COOL THE MOTORS DOWN. MY WIFE TOOK PHOTOS OF THE CAR IN RELATION TO THE WORKBENCH. THE RIGHT PARKING MAT HAD BEEN WEDGED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LEFT PARKING MAT MAT HAD BEEN TOSSED BACK 4 FEET. I KNOW USING THE SECOND PARKING MAT FROM MY GTR, WHICH I RECENTLY SOLD, HELPED CONSUME SOME OF THE FORWARD ENERGY AND PREVENTED THE CAR FROM HITTING THE WORKBENCH. I FEEL THAT DISCONNECTING THE SEATBELT CONTRIBUTES THE TRANS SENSOR DELAY. I PARKED THE CAR ON THE MATS AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED. I CONTACTED SARASOTA TESLA SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I SENT THEM A LETTER AND PHOTOS WHICH WERE FORWARDED TO TESLA ENGINEERS WHO AGAIN DOWNLOADED MY EDR INFO. I HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM TESLA ABOUT MY FIRST INCIDENT. MY TESLA HAS INEXPENSIVE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN IT THAT MAKE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED IF EVER BY TESLA.
Corrective Action:
ON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" FROM THE WORKBENCH. THIS TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKE BEFORE PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON, BUT AGAIN THE INSTANT I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON THE CAR VAULTED FORWARD OVER BOTH 3' MAT RISERS AND STOPPED ONLY 1 INCH FROM THE WORKBENCH. I COULD FEEL THE SPIKED OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR WHEN I PRESSED THE PARK. BUTTON. I WAS TRULY RELIEVED THAT I DID HIT THE WORKBENCH. I BACKED UP THE CAR AND JUST SAT IN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND LET THE COOLING FANS RUN TO COOL THE MOTORS DOWN. MY WIFE TOOK PHOTOS OF THE CAR IN RELATION TO THE WORKBENCH. THE RIGHT PARKING MAT HAD BEEN WEDGED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LEFT PARKING MAT MAT HAD BEEN TOSSED BACK 4 FEET. I KNOW USING THE SECOND PARKING MAT FROM MY GTR, WHICH I RECENTLY SOLD, HELPED CONSUME SOME OF THE FORWARD ENERGY AND PREVENTED THE CAR FROM HITTING THE WORKBENCH. I FEEL THAT DISCONNECTING THE SEATBELT CONTRIBUTES THE TRANS SENSOR DELAY. I PARKED THE CAR ON THE MATS AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED. I CONTACTED SARASOTA TESLA SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I SENT THEM A LETTER AND PHOTOS WHICH WERE FORWARDED TO TESLA ENGINEERS WHO AGAIN DOWNLOADED MY EDR INFO. I HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM TESLA ABOUT MY FIRST INCIDENT. MY TESLA HAS INEXPENSIVE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN IT THAT MAKE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED IF EVER BY TESLA.
Additional Notes:
ON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" FROM THE WORKBENCH. THIS TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKE BEFORE PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON, BUT AGAIN THE INSTANT I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON THE CAR VAULTED FORWARD OVER BOTH 3' MAT RISERS AND STOPPED ONLY 1 INCH FROM THE WORKBENCH. I COULD FEEL THE SPIKED OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR WHEN I PRESSED THE PARK. BUTTON. I WAS TRULY RELIEVED THAT I DID HIT THE WORKBENCH. I BACKED UP THE CAR AND JUST SAT IN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND LET THE COOLING FANS RUN TO COOL THE MOTORS DOWN. MY WIFE TOOK PHOTOS OF THE CAR IN RELATION TO THE WORKBENCH. THE RIGHT PARKING MAT HAD BEEN WEDGED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LEFT PARKING MAT MAT HAD BEEN TOSSED BACK 4 FEET. I KNOW USING THE SECOND PARKING MAT FROM MY GTR, WHICH I RECENTLY SOLD, HELPED CONSUME SOME OF THE FORWARD ENERGY AND PREVENTED THE CAR FROM HITTING THE WORKBENCH. I FEEL THAT DISCONNECTING THE SEATBELT CONTRIBUTES THE TRANS SENSOR DELAY. I PARKED THE CAR ON THE MATS AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED. I CONTACTED SARASOTA TESLA SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I SENT THEM A LETTER AND PHOTOS WHICH WERE FORWARDED TO TESLA ENGINEERS WHO AGAIN DOWNLOADED MY EDR INFO. I HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM TESLA ABOUT MY FIRST INCIDENT. MY TESLA HAS INEXPENSIVE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN IT THAT MAKE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED IF EVER BY TESLA.
Mfg Campaign: 11366272
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
ON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" FROM THE WORKBENCH. THIS TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKE BEFORE PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON, BUT AGAIN THE INSTANT I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON THE CAR VAULTED FORWARD OVER BOTH 3' MAT RISERS AND STOPPED ONLY 1 INCH FROM THE WORKBENCH. I COULD FEEL THE SPIKED OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR WHEN I PRESSED THE PARK. BUTTON. I WAS TRULY RELIEVED THAT I DID HIT THE WORKBENCH. I BACKED UP THE CAR AND JUST SAT IN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND LET THE COOLING FANS RUN TO COOL THE MOTORS DOWN. MY WIFE TOOK PHOTOS OF THE CAR IN RELATION TO THE WORKBENCH. THE RIGHT PARKING MAT HAD BEEN WEDGED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LEFT PARKING MAT MAT HAD BEEN TOSSED BACK 4 FEET. I KNOW USING THE SECOND PARKING MAT FROM MY GTR, WHICH I RECENTLY SOLD, HELPED CONSUME SOME OF THE FORWARD ENERGY AND PREVENTED THE CAR FROM HITTING THE WORKBENCH. I FEEL THAT DISCONNECTING THE SEATBELT CONTRIBUTES THE TRANS SENSOR DELAY. I PARKED THE CAR ON THE MATS AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED. I CONTACTED SARASOTA TESLA SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I SENT THEM A LETTER AND PHOTOS WHICH WERE FORWARDED TO TESLA ENGINEERS WHO AGAIN DOWNLOADED MY EDR INFO. I HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM TESLA ABOUT MY FIRST INCIDENT. MY TESLA HAS INEXPENSIVE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN IT THAT MAKE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED IF EVER BY TESLA.
Corrective Action:
ON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" FROM THE WORKBENCH. THIS TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKE BEFORE PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON, BUT AGAIN THE INSTANT I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON THE CAR VAULTED FORWARD OVER BOTH 3' MAT RISERS AND STOPPED ONLY 1 INCH FROM THE WORKBENCH. I COULD FEEL THE SPIKED OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR WHEN I PRESSED THE PARK. BUTTON. I WAS TRULY RELIEVED THAT I DID HIT THE WORKBENCH. I BACKED UP THE CAR AND JUST SAT IN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND LET THE COOLING FANS RUN TO COOL THE MOTORS DOWN. MY WIFE TOOK PHOTOS OF THE CAR IN RELATION TO THE WORKBENCH. THE RIGHT PARKING MAT HAD BEEN WEDGED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LEFT PARKING MAT MAT HAD BEEN TOSSED BACK 4 FEET. I KNOW USING THE SECOND PARKING MAT FROM MY GTR, WHICH I RECENTLY SOLD, HELPED CONSUME SOME OF THE FORWARD ENERGY AND PREVENTED THE CAR FROM HITTING THE WORKBENCH. I FEEL THAT DISCONNECTING THE SEATBELT CONTRIBUTES THE TRANS SENSOR DELAY. I PARKED THE CAR ON THE MATS AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED. I CONTACTED SARASOTA TESLA SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I SENT THEM A LETTER AND PHOTOS WHICH WERE FORWARDED TO TESLA ENGINEERS WHO AGAIN DOWNLOADED MY EDR INFO. I HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM TESLA ABOUT MY FIRST INCIDENT. MY TESLA HAS INEXPENSIVE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN IT THAT MAKE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED IF EVER BY TESLA.
Additional Notes:
ON SUNDAY OCT 11 AT 4:15 PM, AFTER A 1 HOUR RIDE, I HAD A 3RD UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENT PARKING MY TESLA IN MY GARAGE. I DROVE MY TESLA 4 TIMES SINCE HAVING OUR LAST 2 UNINTENDED ACCELERATION INCIDENTS ON AUGUST 18. I HAD LEFT MY SEATBELT CONNECTED FOR OUR LAST 4 RIDES AND HAD NO PROBLEMS PARKING THE CAR IN THE GARAGE EVEN WHEN HOT. THIS TIME I DISCONNECTED MY SEATBELT BEFORE PARKING ON THE TWO PARKING MATS IN THE GARAGE. MY WIFE GAVE ME THE 'FULL SIGN' WHEN BOTH TIRES WERE AGAINST THE 3" MAT RISERS WHICH MEANT MY FRONT BUMPER WAS 19" FROM THE WORKBENCH. THIS TIME I APPLIED THE BRAKE BEFORE PRESSING THE PARK BUTTON, BUT AGAIN THE INSTANT I PRESSED THE PARK BUTTON THE CAR VAULTED FORWARD OVER BOTH 3' MAT RISERS AND STOPPED ONLY 1 INCH FROM THE WORKBENCH. I COULD FEEL THE SPIKED OF POWER TO ACCELERATOR WHEN I PRESSED THE PARK. BUTTON. I WAS TRULY RELIEVED THAT I DID HIT THE WORKBENCH. I BACKED UP THE CAR AND JUST SAT IN IT FOR 15 MINUTES AND LET THE COOLING FANS RUN TO COOL THE MOTORS DOWN. MY WIFE TOOK PHOTOS OF THE CAR IN RELATION TO THE WORKBENCH. THE RIGHT PARKING MAT HAD BEEN WEDGED UNDER THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LEFT PARKING MAT MAT HAD BEEN TOSSED BACK 4 FEET. I KNOW USING THE SECOND PARKING MAT FROM MY GTR, WHICH I RECENTLY SOLD, HELPED CONSUME SOME OF THE FORWARD ENERGY AND PREVENTED THE CAR FROM HITTING THE WORKBENCH. I FEEL THAT DISCONNECTING THE SEATBELT CONTRIBUTES THE TRANS SENSOR DELAY. I PARKED THE CAR ON THE MATS AFTER IT COOLED DOWN. THERE WAS NO DRIVER ERROR INVOLVED. I CONTACTED SARASOTA TESLA SERVICE THE NEXT DAY. I SENT THEM A LETTER AND PHOTOS WHICH WERE FORWARDED TO TESLA ENGINEERS WHO AGAIN DOWNLOADED MY EDR INFO. I HAVE NOT YET HEARD FROM TESLA ABOUT MY FIRST INCIDENT. MY TESLA HAS INEXPENSIVE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS IN IT THAT MAKE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. I WILL NOT LET MY WIFE DRIVE THE CAR UNTIL THIS PROBLEM IS REPAIRED IF EVER BY TESLA.
Mfg Campaign: 11366272
Recall Date: Oct 25, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ONE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR THEN STOPPED. NO INJURIES.
Corrective Action:
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ONE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR THEN STOPPED. NO INJURIES.
Additional Notes:
I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT ONE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED FORWARD AND HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. MY CAR THEN STOPPED. NO INJURIES.
Mfg Campaign: 11364250
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37713473?ROWNUMBER=25 THE SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS. THE STEERING KNUCKLE AND ALL OF THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS ON THE RH FRONT SIDE HAVE SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY. THE TREAD ON THE TIRE IS COMPLETELY WORN AWAY WHICH MEANS THAT IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL FOR SEVERAL MILES BEFORE THE WHOLE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY WAS WRENCHED OFF AD EVERYTHING TURNED TO FECULENCE. THERE IS NOT SO MUCH AS A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND EVEN THE ALLOY WHEEL IS UNDAMAGED. THE SUSPENSION COULD NOT POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN WRENCHED OFF AS A RESULT OF AN IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE NOR EVEN BY RUNNING OVER A PEDESTRIAN OR A WARTHOG. THESE CONTINUING SUSPENSION BREAKAGES ARE THE RESULT OF BAD DESIGN, MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE A TESLA HITS A BUSLOAD OF SCHOOLCHILDREN. THANK YOU KEEF ( DATE OF INCIDENT AND MILEAGE ARE ESTIMATED)
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37713473?ROWNUMBER=25 THE SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS. THE STEERING KNUCKLE AND ALL OF THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS ON THE RH FRONT SIDE HAVE SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY. THE TREAD ON THE TIRE IS COMPLETELY WORN AWAY WHICH MEANS THAT IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL FOR SEVERAL MILES BEFORE THE WHOLE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY WAS WRENCHED OFF AD EVERYTHING TURNED TO FECULENCE. THERE IS NOT SO MUCH AS A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND EVEN THE ALLOY WHEEL IS UNDAMAGED. THE SUSPENSION COULD NOT POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN WRENCHED OFF AS A RESULT OF AN IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE NOR EVEN BY RUNNING OVER A PEDESTRIAN OR A WARTHOG. THESE CONTINUING SUSPENSION BREAKAGES ARE THE RESULT OF BAD DESIGN, MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE A TESLA HITS A BUSLOAD OF SCHOOLCHILDREN. THANK YOU KEEF ( DATE OF INCIDENT AND MILEAGE ARE ESTIMATED)
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A 2020 TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/37713473?ROWNUMBER=25 THE SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS. THE STEERING KNUCKLE AND ALL OF THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS ON THE RH FRONT SIDE HAVE SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY. THE TREAD ON THE TIRE IS COMPLETELY WORN AWAY WHICH MEANS THAT IT WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE WHEEL WELL FOR SEVERAL MILES BEFORE THE WHOLE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY WAS WRENCHED OFF AD EVERYTHING TURNED TO FECULENCE. THERE IS NOT SO MUCH AS A BROKEN HEADLIGHT AND EVEN THE ALLOY WHEEL IS UNDAMAGED. THE SUSPENSION COULD NOT POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN WRENCHED OFF AS A RESULT OF AN IMPACT WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE NOR EVEN BY RUNNING OVER A PEDESTRIAN OR A WARTHOG. THESE CONTINUING SUSPENSION BREAKAGES ARE THE RESULT OF BAD DESIGN, MANUFACTURING AND MATERIALS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE A TESLA HITS A BUSLOAD OF SCHOOLCHILDREN. THANK YOU KEEF ( DATE OF INCIDENT AND MILEAGE ARE ESTIMATED)
Mfg Campaign: 11364382
Recall Date: Oct 14, 2020
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