Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
20 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 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and center roof cosmetic trim pieces may be adhered to the vehicle without primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle.
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-24-12-008
Recall Date: Aug 15, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-008
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-003
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-008
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-001
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-001
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Tesla Model S and 2016-2018 Model X vehicles with a center display equipped with a NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor and an 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device. When the 8GB eMMC NAND flash memory device for the center display reaches lifetime wear, the eMMC controller will no longer be able to maintain the integrity of the filesystem, causing a failure in some of the center display functions.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-21-001
Recall Date: Jan 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. The front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have been adhered to the vehicle without first using primer. As a result, one or both pieces of trim may separate from the vehicle while moving.
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-20-12-005
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Model X vehicles. The aluminum bolts that attach the power steering gear assist motor to the gear housing may corrode and fracture causing a reduction or complete loss of power steering assist.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2020
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Model X vehicles. The left-side, second row, reclining seat backs may not fully latch due to having incorrectly adjusted recliner mechanism cables. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-17-13-004
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2017
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model S and Model X vehicles. The electric parking brake calipers have an internal gear that may be improperly manufactured, possibly resulting in the gear fracturing during parking brake application or release.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-17-33-002
Recall Date: Apr 19, 2017
Tesla Motors, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain model year 2016 Model X vehicles manufactured September 29, 2015, to March 30, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the third row seat back may move forward under load such as in a frontal collision. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating 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.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-16-13-003
Recall Date: Apr 6, 2016
Consumer Complaints
662 ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED
Corrective Action:
PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED
Additional Notes:
PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED
Mfg Campaign: 11301362
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED
Corrective Action:
PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED
Additional Notes:
PULLING INTO A PARKING PLACE THE CAR ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE WAS PRESSED
Mfg Campaign: 11301362
Recall Date: Jan 23, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER SHOT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND SCREEN WENT BLANK. CITY STREETS TOMORROW AGAIN I AM TAKING THE CAR FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF DOORS MALFUNCTIONING I DONT FIND IT SAFE. I LEFT IT IN THE SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 2000 MILES OVER 13 MONTHS.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER SHOT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND SCREEN WENT BLANK. CITY STREETS TOMORROW AGAIN I AM TAKING THE CAR FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF DOORS MALFUNCTIONING I DONT FIND IT SAFE. I LEFT IT IN THE SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 2000 MILES OVER 13 MONTHS.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER SHOT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND SCREEN WENT BLANK. CITY STREETS TOMORROW AGAIN I AM TAKING THE CAR FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF DOORS MALFUNCTIONING I DONT FIND IT SAFE. I LEFT IT IN THE SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 2000 MILES OVER 13 MONTHS.
Mfg Campaign: 11300619
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER SHOT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND SCREEN WENT BLANK. CITY STREETS TOMORROW AGAIN I AM TAKING THE CAR FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF DOORS MALFUNCTIONING I DONT FIND IT SAFE. I LEFT IT IN THE SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 2000 MILES OVER 13 MONTHS.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER SHOT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND SCREEN WENT BLANK. CITY STREETS TOMORROW AGAIN I AM TAKING THE CAR FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF DOORS MALFUNCTIONING I DONT FIND IT SAFE. I LEFT IT IN THE SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 2000 MILES OVER 13 MONTHS.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER SHOT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND SCREEN WENT BLANK. CITY STREETS TOMORROW AGAIN I AM TAKING THE CAR FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF DOORS MALFUNCTIONING I DONT FIND IT SAFE. I LEFT IT IN THE SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 2000 MILES OVER 13 MONTHS.
Mfg Campaign: 11300619
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER SHOT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND SCREEN WENT BLANK. CITY STREETS TOMORROW AGAIN I AM TAKING THE CAR FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF DOORS MALFUNCTIONING I DONT FIND IT SAFE. I LEFT IT IN THE SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 2000 MILES OVER 13 MONTHS.
Corrective Action:
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER SHOT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND SCREEN WENT BLANK. CITY STREETS TOMORROW AGAIN I AM TAKING THE CAR FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF DOORS MALFUNCTIONING I DONT FIND IT SAFE. I LEFT IT IN THE SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 2000 MILES OVER 13 MONTHS.
Additional Notes:
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY TESLA 1- DOORS REPEATEDLY MALFUNCTIONING (STATIONARY AND DRIVING) 2- THE ACCELERATOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING, CITY STREETS AND FREEWAYS 3- COMPUTER SHOT DOWN WHILE DRIVING AND SCREEN WENT BLANK. CITY STREETS TOMORROW AGAIN I AM TAKING THE CAR FOR REPAIR BECAUSE OF DOORS MALFUNCTIONING I DONT FIND IT SAFE. I LEFT IT IN THE SERVICE CENTER. I HAVE ONLY DRIVEN IT 2000 MILES OVER 13 MONTHS.
Mfg Campaign: 11300619
Recall Date: Jan 21, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
ON JANUARY 28, 2019 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2016 TESLA X, BRAKED, STOPPED, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BARELY, SLOWLY STARTED DOWN MY LANE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED DOWN THE LANE. I TRIED THE BRAKE TWICE BUT IT DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE ACCELERATION.APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS DOWN THE LANE THE TESLA ENTERED THE CROSS STREET BELOW AND CLIPPED ANOTHER CAR, DEMOLISHED A LARGE BANK OF MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STREET, TOOK BRIEFLY TO THE AIR SEVERAL FEET DUE TO THE HILLSIDE THERE, HIT A LARGE CEDAR TREE, GLANCED OFF AND FINALLY STOPPED NOSE DOWN, HIGH SIDED ON A LARGE LANDSCAPE BOULDER. BUT FOR THE BOULDER, I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DOWN INTO THE DEEP RAVINE BEHIND THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED DURING THESE EVENTS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A T-12 SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE, WHICH IS STILL PAINFUL A YEAR LATER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. POLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Corrective Action:
ON JANUARY 28, 2019 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2016 TESLA X, BRAKED, STOPPED, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BARELY, SLOWLY STARTED DOWN MY LANE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED DOWN THE LANE. I TRIED THE BRAKE TWICE BUT IT DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE ACCELERATION.APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS DOWN THE LANE THE TESLA ENTERED THE CROSS STREET BELOW AND CLIPPED ANOTHER CAR, DEMOLISHED A LARGE BANK OF MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STREET, TOOK BRIEFLY TO THE AIR SEVERAL FEET DUE TO THE HILLSIDE THERE, HIT A LARGE CEDAR TREE, GLANCED OFF AND FINALLY STOPPED NOSE DOWN, HIGH SIDED ON A LARGE LANDSCAPE BOULDER. BUT FOR THE BOULDER, I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DOWN INTO THE DEEP RAVINE BEHIND THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED DURING THESE EVENTS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A T-12 SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE, WHICH IS STILL PAINFUL A YEAR LATER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. POLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Additional Notes:
ON JANUARY 28, 2019 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2016 TESLA X, BRAKED, STOPPED, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BARELY, SLOWLY STARTED DOWN MY LANE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED DOWN THE LANE. I TRIED THE BRAKE TWICE BUT IT DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE ACCELERATION.APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS DOWN THE LANE THE TESLA ENTERED THE CROSS STREET BELOW AND CLIPPED ANOTHER CAR, DEMOLISHED A LARGE BANK OF MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STREET, TOOK BRIEFLY TO THE AIR SEVERAL FEET DUE TO THE HILLSIDE THERE, HIT A LARGE CEDAR TREE, GLANCED OFF AND FINALLY STOPPED NOSE DOWN, HIGH SIDED ON A LARGE LANDSCAPE BOULDER. BUT FOR THE BOULDER, I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DOWN INTO THE DEEP RAVINE BEHIND THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED DURING THESE EVENTS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A T-12 SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE, WHICH IS STILL PAINFUL A YEAR LATER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. POLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Mfg Campaign: 11300366
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
ON JANUARY 28, 2019 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2016 TESLA X, BRAKED, STOPPED, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BARELY, SLOWLY STARTED DOWN MY LANE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED DOWN THE LANE. I TRIED THE BRAKE TWICE BUT IT DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE ACCELERATION.APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS DOWN THE LANE THE TESLA ENTERED THE CROSS STREET BELOW AND CLIPPED ANOTHER CAR, DEMOLISHED A LARGE BANK OF MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STREET, TOOK BRIEFLY TO THE AIR SEVERAL FEET DUE TO THE HILLSIDE THERE, HIT A LARGE CEDAR TREE, GLANCED OFF AND FINALLY STOPPED NOSE DOWN, HIGH SIDED ON A LARGE LANDSCAPE BOULDER. BUT FOR THE BOULDER, I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DOWN INTO THE DEEP RAVINE BEHIND THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED DURING THESE EVENTS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A T-12 SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE, WHICH IS STILL PAINFUL A YEAR LATER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. POLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Corrective Action:
ON JANUARY 28, 2019 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2016 TESLA X, BRAKED, STOPPED, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BARELY, SLOWLY STARTED DOWN MY LANE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED DOWN THE LANE. I TRIED THE BRAKE TWICE BUT IT DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE ACCELERATION.APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS DOWN THE LANE THE TESLA ENTERED THE CROSS STREET BELOW AND CLIPPED ANOTHER CAR, DEMOLISHED A LARGE BANK OF MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STREET, TOOK BRIEFLY TO THE AIR SEVERAL FEET DUE TO THE HILLSIDE THERE, HIT A LARGE CEDAR TREE, GLANCED OFF AND FINALLY STOPPED NOSE DOWN, HIGH SIDED ON A LARGE LANDSCAPE BOULDER. BUT FOR THE BOULDER, I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DOWN INTO THE DEEP RAVINE BEHIND THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED DURING THESE EVENTS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A T-12 SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE, WHICH IS STILL PAINFUL A YEAR LATER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. POLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Additional Notes:
ON JANUARY 28, 2019 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2016 TESLA X, BRAKED, STOPPED, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BARELY, SLOWLY STARTED DOWN MY LANE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED DOWN THE LANE. I TRIED THE BRAKE TWICE BUT IT DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE ACCELERATION.APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS DOWN THE LANE THE TESLA ENTERED THE CROSS STREET BELOW AND CLIPPED ANOTHER CAR, DEMOLISHED A LARGE BANK OF MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STREET, TOOK BRIEFLY TO THE AIR SEVERAL FEET DUE TO THE HILLSIDE THERE, HIT A LARGE CEDAR TREE, GLANCED OFF AND FINALLY STOPPED NOSE DOWN, HIGH SIDED ON A LARGE LANDSCAPE BOULDER. BUT FOR THE BOULDER, I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DOWN INTO THE DEEP RAVINE BEHIND THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED DURING THESE EVENTS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A T-12 SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE, WHICH IS STILL PAINFUL A YEAR LATER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. POLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Mfg Campaign: 11300366
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
ON JANUARY 28, 2019 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2016 TESLA X, BRAKED, STOPPED, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BARELY, SLOWLY STARTED DOWN MY LANE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED DOWN THE LANE. I TRIED THE BRAKE TWICE BUT IT DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE ACCELERATION.APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS DOWN THE LANE THE TESLA ENTERED THE CROSS STREET BELOW AND CLIPPED ANOTHER CAR, DEMOLISHED A LARGE BANK OF MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STREET, TOOK BRIEFLY TO THE AIR SEVERAL FEET DUE TO THE HILLSIDE THERE, HIT A LARGE CEDAR TREE, GLANCED OFF AND FINALLY STOPPED NOSE DOWN, HIGH SIDED ON A LARGE LANDSCAPE BOULDER. BUT FOR THE BOULDER, I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DOWN INTO THE DEEP RAVINE BEHIND THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED DURING THESE EVENTS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A T-12 SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE, WHICH IS STILL PAINFUL A YEAR LATER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. POLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Corrective Action:
ON JANUARY 28, 2019 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2016 TESLA X, BRAKED, STOPPED, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BARELY, SLOWLY STARTED DOWN MY LANE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED DOWN THE LANE. I TRIED THE BRAKE TWICE BUT IT DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE ACCELERATION.APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS DOWN THE LANE THE TESLA ENTERED THE CROSS STREET BELOW AND CLIPPED ANOTHER CAR, DEMOLISHED A LARGE BANK OF MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STREET, TOOK BRIEFLY TO THE AIR SEVERAL FEET DUE TO THE HILLSIDE THERE, HIT A LARGE CEDAR TREE, GLANCED OFF AND FINALLY STOPPED NOSE DOWN, HIGH SIDED ON A LARGE LANDSCAPE BOULDER. BUT FOR THE BOULDER, I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DOWN INTO THE DEEP RAVINE BEHIND THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED DURING THESE EVENTS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A T-12 SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE, WHICH IS STILL PAINFUL A YEAR LATER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. POLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Additional Notes:
ON JANUARY 28, 2019 I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY IN MY 2016 TESLA X, BRAKED, STOPPED, PUT IT IN DRIVE AND BARELY, SLOWLY STARTED DOWN MY LANE WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AT FULL SPEED DOWN THE LANE. I TRIED THE BRAKE TWICE BUT IT DID NOTHING TO SLOW THE ACCELERATION.APPROXIMATELY 75 YARDS DOWN THE LANE THE TESLA ENTERED THE CROSS STREET BELOW AND CLIPPED ANOTHER CAR, DEMOLISHED A LARGE BANK OF MAILBOXES ACROSS THE STREET, TOOK BRIEFLY TO THE AIR SEVERAL FEET DUE TO THE HILLSIDE THERE, HIT A LARGE CEDAR TREE, GLANCED OFF AND FINALLY STOPPED NOSE DOWN, HIGH SIDED ON A LARGE LANDSCAPE BOULDER. BUT FOR THE BOULDER, I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DOWN INTO THE DEEP RAVINE BEHIND THE NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE. THE AIRBAGS HAD DEPLOYED DURING THESE EVENTS. I WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AND DIAGNOSED WITH A T-12 SPINAL COMPRESSION FRACTURE, WHICH IS STILL PAINFUL A YEAR LATER. THE CAR WAS TOTALED. POLICE REPORT AND MEDICAL RECORDS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
Mfg Campaign: 11300366
Recall Date: Jan 19, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THERE WAS A RECENT TESLA CRASH IN HUDSONVILLE IN WHICH A TESLA SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF THE ROAD. HTTPS://WWW.HOLLANDSENTINEL.COM/SPORTS/20191117/FOUR-INJURED-IN-ONE-VEHICLE-CRASH-IN-HUDSONVILLE **. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND LEFT THE ROADWAY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, WHERE THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE EMBANKMENT.** THE TESLA HAS NOW SHOWED UP IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60934829/PHOTOS I DON'T THINK THE CRASH INVESTIGATORS WOULD BE AWARE OF THE TESLA'S TENDENCY TO HAVE WHEELS GO WHOMPY AND SINCE THE CAR WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED IN THE CRASH IT IS LIKELY TO HAVE GONE UNNOTICED. THE BACK RH WHEEL IS DISPLACED OUTWARDS BY SEVERAL INCHES. THE WHEEL IS NOT BROKEN. THE WHEEL WELL LINER HAS BEEN DISPLACED. EVEN IF THE WHEEL HAD BEEN HIT HARD DURING THE ROLLOVER SURELY THE SPOKES OF THE WHEEL SHOULD HAVE BROKEN BEFORE THE SUSPENSION LINKAGES SNAPPED. THERE ARE MANY IMAGES AVAILABLE OF TESLAS THAT HAVE HAD A BACK WHEEL JUT OUT SIDEWAYS BECAUSE OF BROKEN LINKAGES. YOU CAN SEE ONE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/136377865@N05/SETS/72157658490111523/ AND THERE ARE MANY OTHER EXAMPLES ON THAT SITE. I AM NOT TRYING TO DO THE CRASH INVESTIGATORS JOB. I AM SIMPLY ADDING MORE DATA POINTS THAT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN OVERLOOKED. WHEN A WHEEL CONTACTS THE INSIDE OF THE WELL AND LOCKS UP IT WILL CAUSE THE WHEEL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO INSTANTLY DOUBLE ITS ROTATION SPEED DUE TO THE WAY IN WHICH THE CARS DIFFERENTIAL OPERATES. EVEN IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS LIFTED THE KINETIC ENERGY STORED IN THE FAST SPINNING TESLA MOTOR WILL STILL GIVE A SURGE IN POWER TO THE OPPOSITE.WHEEL. I'M NOT SAYING THIS IS 100% PROOF OF WHAT HAPPENED BUT I DO BELIEVE IT IS A POSSIBILITY. THIS IS A 2016 TESLA AND THE SUBJECT OF A TSB FOR WEAK SUSPENSION LINKS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Corrective Action:
THERE WAS A RECENT TESLA CRASH IN HUDSONVILLE IN WHICH A TESLA SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF THE ROAD. HTTPS://WWW.HOLLANDSENTINEL.COM/SPORTS/20191117/FOUR-INJURED-IN-ONE-VEHICLE-CRASH-IN-HUDSONVILLE **. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND LEFT THE ROADWAY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, WHERE THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE EMBANKMENT.** THE TESLA HAS NOW SHOWED UP IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60934829/PHOTOS I DON'T THINK THE CRASH INVESTIGATORS WOULD BE AWARE OF THE TESLA'S TENDENCY TO HAVE WHEELS GO WHOMPY AND SINCE THE CAR WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED IN THE CRASH IT IS LIKELY TO HAVE GONE UNNOTICED. THE BACK RH WHEEL IS DISPLACED OUTWARDS BY SEVERAL INCHES. THE WHEEL IS NOT BROKEN. THE WHEEL WELL LINER HAS BEEN DISPLACED. EVEN IF THE WHEEL HAD BEEN HIT HARD DURING THE ROLLOVER SURELY THE SPOKES OF THE WHEEL SHOULD HAVE BROKEN BEFORE THE SUSPENSION LINKAGES SNAPPED. THERE ARE MANY IMAGES AVAILABLE OF TESLAS THAT HAVE HAD A BACK WHEEL JUT OUT SIDEWAYS BECAUSE OF BROKEN LINKAGES. YOU CAN SEE ONE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/136377865@N05/SETS/72157658490111523/ AND THERE ARE MANY OTHER EXAMPLES ON THAT SITE. I AM NOT TRYING TO DO THE CRASH INVESTIGATORS JOB. I AM SIMPLY ADDING MORE DATA POINTS THAT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN OVERLOOKED. WHEN A WHEEL CONTACTS THE INSIDE OF THE WELL AND LOCKS UP IT WILL CAUSE THE WHEEL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO INSTANTLY DOUBLE ITS ROTATION SPEED DUE TO THE WAY IN WHICH THE CARS DIFFERENTIAL OPERATES. EVEN IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS LIFTED THE KINETIC ENERGY STORED IN THE FAST SPINNING TESLA MOTOR WILL STILL GIVE A SURGE IN POWER TO THE OPPOSITE.WHEEL. I'M NOT SAYING THIS IS 100% PROOF OF WHAT HAPPENED BUT I DO BELIEVE IT IS A POSSIBILITY. THIS IS A 2016 TESLA AND THE SUBJECT OF A TSB FOR WEAK SUSPENSION LINKS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Additional Notes:
THERE WAS A RECENT TESLA CRASH IN HUDSONVILLE IN WHICH A TESLA SUDDENLY SWERVED OFF THE ROAD. HTTPS://WWW.HOLLANDSENTINEL.COM/SPORTS/20191117/FOUR-INJURED-IN-ONE-VEHICLE-CRASH-IN-HUDSONVILLE **. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND LEFT THE ROADWAY AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, WHERE THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE EMBANKMENT.** THE TESLA HAS NOW SHOWED UP IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/60934829/PHOTOS I DON'T THINK THE CRASH INVESTIGATORS WOULD BE AWARE OF THE TESLA'S TENDENCY TO HAVE WHEELS GO WHOMPY AND SINCE THE CAR WAS SEVERELY DAMAGED IN THE CRASH IT IS LIKELY TO HAVE GONE UNNOTICED. THE BACK RH WHEEL IS DISPLACED OUTWARDS BY SEVERAL INCHES. THE WHEEL IS NOT BROKEN. THE WHEEL WELL LINER HAS BEEN DISPLACED. EVEN IF THE WHEEL HAD BEEN HIT HARD DURING THE ROLLOVER SURELY THE SPOKES OF THE WHEEL SHOULD HAVE BROKEN BEFORE THE SUSPENSION LINKAGES SNAPPED. THERE ARE MANY IMAGES AVAILABLE OF TESLAS THAT HAVE HAD A BACK WHEEL JUT OUT SIDEWAYS BECAUSE OF BROKEN LINKAGES. YOU CAN SEE ONE ON THE FRONT PAGE OF THIS WEBSITE HTTPS://WWW.FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/136377865@N05/SETS/72157658490111523/ AND THERE ARE MANY OTHER EXAMPLES ON THAT SITE. I AM NOT TRYING TO DO THE CRASH INVESTIGATORS JOB. I AM SIMPLY ADDING MORE DATA POINTS THAT MAY POSSIBLY HAVE BEEN OVERLOOKED. WHEN A WHEEL CONTACTS THE INSIDE OF THE WELL AND LOCKS UP IT WILL CAUSE THE WHEEL ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO INSTANTLY DOUBLE ITS ROTATION SPEED DUE TO THE WAY IN WHICH THE CARS DIFFERENTIAL OPERATES. EVEN IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS LIFTED THE KINETIC ENERGY STORED IN THE FAST SPINNING TESLA MOTOR WILL STILL GIVE A SURGE IN POWER TO THE OPPOSITE.WHEEL. I'M NOT SAYING THIS IS 100% PROOF OF WHAT HAPPENED BUT I DO BELIEVE IT IS A POSSIBILITY. THIS IS A 2016 TESLA AND THE SUBJECT OF A TSB FOR WEAK SUSPENSION LINKS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11296994
Recall Date: Jan 3, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ON 'AUTO PILOT', AND THE CAR SUDDENLY BRAKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE TRUCK BEHIND ME WAS DRIVING CLOSE AND REAR ENDED ME DESTROYING THE CAR'S REAR PORTION ( INSURANCE IS DECLARING IT A TOTAL LOSS ), AND I HAD A WHIP LASH INJURY BUT SURVIVED. THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE ALSO BUT THERE WAS NOBODY BEHIND TO COLLIDE. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS TWICE TO THEIR SERVICE CENTER BUT THEY SAID 'THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG', SO CONTINUE USING THE AUTO PILOT .
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ON 'AUTO PILOT', AND THE CAR SUDDENLY BRAKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE TRUCK BEHIND ME WAS DRIVING CLOSE AND REAR ENDED ME DESTROYING THE CAR'S REAR PORTION ( INSURANCE IS DECLARING IT A TOTAL LOSS ), AND I HAD A WHIP LASH INJURY BUT SURVIVED. THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE ALSO BUT THERE WAS NOBODY BEHIND TO COLLIDE. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS TWICE TO THEIR SERVICE CENTER BUT THEY SAID 'THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG', SO CONTINUE USING THE AUTO PILOT .
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ON 'AUTO PILOT', AND THE CAR SUDDENLY BRAKED FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE TRUCK BEHIND ME WAS DRIVING CLOSE AND REAR ENDED ME DESTROYING THE CAR'S REAR PORTION ( INSURANCE IS DECLARING IT A TOTAL LOSS ), AND I HAD A WHIP LASH INJURY BUT SURVIVED. THIS HAD HAPPENED BEFORE ALSO BUT THERE WAS NOBODY BEHIND TO COLLIDE. I HAD COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS TWICE TO THEIR SERVICE CENTER BUT THEY SAID 'THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG', SO CONTINUE USING THE AUTO PILOT .
Mfg Campaign: 11291056
Recall Date: Dec 24, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
ON 10/31/2019, MY WIFE WAS WAITING IN LINE AT A CARWASH. WHILE WAITING FOR THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER TO MOVE OUT OF THE CARWASH TUNNEL, SHE HAD HER FOOT FULLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE 'HOLD' SIGN WAS SHOWING ON THE INSTRUMENT PENAL SCREEN. APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES LATER, SHE RELEASED THE BREAK PADDLE, BUT BEFORE SHE COULD PRESS THE GAS PEDDLE, THE CAR SUDDENLY MOVED FORWARD BY ITSELF AT ALMOST FULL ACCELERATION. MY WIFE IMMEDIATELY ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE CAR BY PRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL IN FULL, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, BUT DID NOT FULLY STOP AND KEPT MOVING FORWARD UNTIL IT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. BEFORE AND DURING THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT, SOPHIE KEPT FULL HUMANLY POSSIBLE CONTROL OVER THE CAR, BUT AGAIN, THE CAR ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AND DID NOT COME TO A FULL STOP WHEN BREAK PEDAL WAS PRESSED. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO INJURY TO ANYONE, BUT THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CAR IS DENTED.
Corrective Action:
ON 10/31/2019, MY WIFE WAS WAITING IN LINE AT A CARWASH. WHILE WAITING FOR THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER TO MOVE OUT OF THE CARWASH TUNNEL, SHE HAD HER FOOT FULLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE 'HOLD' SIGN WAS SHOWING ON THE INSTRUMENT PENAL SCREEN. APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES LATER, SHE RELEASED THE BREAK PADDLE, BUT BEFORE SHE COULD PRESS THE GAS PEDDLE, THE CAR SUDDENLY MOVED FORWARD BY ITSELF AT ALMOST FULL ACCELERATION. MY WIFE IMMEDIATELY ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE CAR BY PRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL IN FULL, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, BUT DID NOT FULLY STOP AND KEPT MOVING FORWARD UNTIL IT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. BEFORE AND DURING THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT, SOPHIE KEPT FULL HUMANLY POSSIBLE CONTROL OVER THE CAR, BUT AGAIN, THE CAR ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AND DID NOT COME TO A FULL STOP WHEN BREAK PEDAL WAS PRESSED. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO INJURY TO ANYONE, BUT THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CAR IS DENTED.
Additional Notes:
ON 10/31/2019, MY WIFE WAS WAITING IN LINE AT A CARWASH. WHILE WAITING FOR THE CAR IN FRONT OF HER TO MOVE OUT OF THE CARWASH TUNNEL, SHE HAD HER FOOT FULLY PRESSED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE 'HOLD' SIGN WAS SHOWING ON THE INSTRUMENT PENAL SCREEN. APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES LATER, SHE RELEASED THE BREAK PADDLE, BUT BEFORE SHE COULD PRESS THE GAS PEDDLE, THE CAR SUDDENLY MOVED FORWARD BY ITSELF AT ALMOST FULL ACCELERATION. MY WIFE IMMEDIATELY ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE CAR BY PRESSING THE BREAK PEDAL IN FULL, THE CAR SLOWED DOWN, BUT DID NOT FULLY STOP AND KEPT MOVING FORWARD UNTIL IT HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF IT. BEFORE AND DURING THE ENTIRE ACCIDENT, SOPHIE KEPT FULL HUMANLY POSSIBLE CONTROL OVER THE CAR, BUT AGAIN, THE CAR ABRUPTLY ACCELERATED BY ITSELF AND DID NOT COME TO A FULL STOP WHEN BREAK PEDAL WAS PRESSED. FORTUNATELY THERE WAS NO INJURY TO ANYONE, BUT THE FRONT BUMPER OF THE CAR IS DENTED.
Mfg Campaign: 11290006
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
MODEL X FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34641215&ROWNUMBER=14&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE BACK RH WHEEL GONE WHOMPY. FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. MULTIPLE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED. CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE CRACKED IN HALF. IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR TO JUSTIFY THE SUSPENSION SNAPPING OFF. THERE IS NO CRASH DAMAGE WHATSOEVER TO THE BACK OF THE CAR TO JUSTIFY THE WHEEL GOING WHOMPY. PLEASE EXCUSE MY PERSISTENCE IN FILING THESE REPORTS. IT IS OBVIOUS TO ME THAT THERE IS A SYSTEMIC FAILURE IN TESLA SUSPENSIONS CAUSED BY BAD DESIGN AND POOR MANUFACTURING. IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND AS TO LAUNCH A FORMAL INVESTIGATION THEN I WILL NO LONGER NEED TO BOTHER YOU. IT IS LIKELY THAT OWNERS WILL FAIL TO FILE COMPLAINTS DUE TO LOYALTY TO THE TESLA MISSION. AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN AND ROAD USER I FEEL IT IS MY CIVIC DUTY TO INFORM YOU ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. REGARDS AND SEASONS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL. KEEF
Corrective Action:
MODEL X FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34641215&ROWNUMBER=14&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE BACK RH WHEEL GONE WHOMPY. FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. MULTIPLE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED. CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE CRACKED IN HALF. IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR TO JUSTIFY THE SUSPENSION SNAPPING OFF. THERE IS NO CRASH DAMAGE WHATSOEVER TO THE BACK OF THE CAR TO JUSTIFY THE WHEEL GOING WHOMPY. PLEASE EXCUSE MY PERSISTENCE IN FILING THESE REPORTS. IT IS OBVIOUS TO ME THAT THERE IS A SYSTEMIC FAILURE IN TESLA SUSPENSIONS CAUSED BY BAD DESIGN AND POOR MANUFACTURING. IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND AS TO LAUNCH A FORMAL INVESTIGATION THEN I WILL NO LONGER NEED TO BOTHER YOU. IT IS LIKELY THAT OWNERS WILL FAIL TO FILE COMPLAINTS DUE TO LOYALTY TO THE TESLA MISSION. AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN AND ROAD USER I FEEL IT IS MY CIVIC DUTY TO INFORM YOU ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. REGARDS AND SEASONS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL. KEEF
Additional Notes:
MODEL X FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34641215&ROWNUMBER=14&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE BACK RH WHEEL GONE WHOMPY. FRONT WHEEL AND SUSPENSION COMPLETELY FALLEN OFF. MULTIPLE BALL JOINTS SNAPPED. CAST ALLOY STEERING KNUCKLE CRACKED IN HALF. IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE CAR TO JUSTIFY THE SUSPENSION SNAPPING OFF. THERE IS NO CRASH DAMAGE WHATSOEVER TO THE BACK OF THE CAR TO JUSTIFY THE WHEEL GOING WHOMPY. PLEASE EXCUSE MY PERSISTENCE IN FILING THESE REPORTS. IT IS OBVIOUS TO ME THAT THERE IS A SYSTEMIC FAILURE IN TESLA SUSPENSIONS CAUSED BY BAD DESIGN AND POOR MANUFACTURING. IF YOU WOULD BE SO KIND AS TO LAUNCH A FORMAL INVESTIGATION THEN I WILL NO LONGER NEED TO BOTHER YOU. IT IS LIKELY THAT OWNERS WILL FAIL TO FILE COMPLAINTS DUE TO LOYALTY TO THE TESLA MISSION. AS A CONCERNED CITIZEN AND ROAD USER I FEEL IT IS MY CIVIC DUTY TO INFORM YOU ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. REGARDS AND SEASONS GREETINGS TO YOU ALL. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11289971
Recall Date: Dec 18, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STEERING
Potential Consequences:
WAS DRIVING AT 19 MPH IN CITY STREET AND HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP DUE TO A CAR ABOUT TO CUT ME OFF. HEARD A LOUD BANG. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION I CAN SEE THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN . CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE WITHOUT A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER.
Corrective Action:
WAS DRIVING AT 19 MPH IN CITY STREET AND HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP DUE TO A CAR ABOUT TO CUT ME OFF. HEARD A LOUD BANG. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION I CAN SEE THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN . CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE WITHOUT A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER.
Additional Notes:
WAS DRIVING AT 19 MPH IN CITY STREET AND HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP DUE TO A CAR ABOUT TO CUT ME OFF. HEARD A LOUD BANG. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION I CAN SEE THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN . CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE WITHOUT A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER.
Mfg Campaign: 11289356
Recall Date: Dec 16, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
WAS DRIVING AT 19 MPH IN CITY STREET AND HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP DUE TO A CAR ABOUT TO CUT ME OFF. HEARD A LOUD BANG. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION I CAN SEE THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN . CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE WITHOUT A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER.
Corrective Action:
WAS DRIVING AT 19 MPH IN CITY STREET AND HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP DUE TO A CAR ABOUT TO CUT ME OFF. HEARD A LOUD BANG. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION I CAN SEE THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN . CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE WITHOUT A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER.
Additional Notes:
WAS DRIVING AT 19 MPH IN CITY STREET AND HAD TO MAKE A PANIC STOP DUE TO A CAR ABOUT TO CUT ME OFF. HEARD A LOUD BANG. I GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED. FURTHER INVESTIGATION I CAN SEE THE LOWER DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM HAD BROKEN . CAR WAS NOT DRIVABLE WITHOUT A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE TESLA SERVICE CENTER.
Mfg Campaign: 11289356
Recall Date: Dec 16, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A VIDEO THAT A TESLA OWNER HAS POSTED ON YOUTUBE SHOWING HOW HIS SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN APART. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=2-Q9MS8QBJO THIS IS HAPPENING OVER AND OVER TO TESLAS DUE TO THEM HAVING ABSURDLY FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE OWNER IS ADAMANT THAT THIS WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY KIND OF ABUSE OF THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER CAN EASILY BE IDENTIFIED FROM THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND ALSO FROM THIS EARLIER CLIP HE POSTED.HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=JZKTDA8CEQW THIS IS A SYSTEMIC FAILURE. THE OWNER HAS COMMENTED THAT IF THIS FAILURE HAD OCCURRED AT SPEED IT WOULD LIKELY HAVE BEEN FATAL.. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA HAS BEEN USED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS SUBMISSION. I HAVE DONE THIS BECAUSE IT IS URGENT THAT THIS PROBLEM IS INVESTIGATED. THANK YOU. KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A VIDEO THAT A TESLA OWNER HAS POSTED ON YOUTUBE SHOWING HOW HIS SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN APART. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=2-Q9MS8QBJO THIS IS HAPPENING OVER AND OVER TO TESLAS DUE TO THEM HAVING ABSURDLY FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE OWNER IS ADAMANT THAT THIS WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY KIND OF ABUSE OF THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER CAN EASILY BE IDENTIFIED FROM THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND ALSO FROM THIS EARLIER CLIP HE POSTED.HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=JZKTDA8CEQW THIS IS A SYSTEMIC FAILURE. THE OWNER HAS COMMENTED THAT IF THIS FAILURE HAD OCCURRED AT SPEED IT WOULD LIKELY HAVE BEEN FATAL.. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA HAS BEEN USED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS SUBMISSION. I HAVE DONE THIS BECAUSE IT IS URGENT THAT THIS PROBLEM IS INVESTIGATED. THANK YOU. KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A VIDEO THAT A TESLA OWNER HAS POSTED ON YOUTUBE SHOWING HOW HIS SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN APART. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=2-Q9MS8QBJO THIS IS HAPPENING OVER AND OVER TO TESLAS DUE TO THEM HAVING ABSURDLY FRAGILE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE OWNER IS ADAMANT THAT THIS WAS NOT CAUSED BY ANY KIND OF ABUSE OF THE VEHICLE. THE OWNER CAN EASILY BE IDENTIFIED FROM THE YOUTUBE CHANNEL AND ALSO FROM THIS EARLIER CLIP HE POSTED.HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=JZKTDA8CEQW THIS IS A SYSTEMIC FAILURE. THE OWNER HAS COMMENTED THAT IF THIS FAILURE HAD OCCURRED AT SPEED IT WOULD LIKELY HAVE BEEN FATAL.. PLEASE TAKE ACTION. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VIN OF A JUNKYARD TESLA HAS BEEN USED IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THIS SUBMISSION. I HAVE DONE THIS BECAUSE IT IS URGENT THAT THIS PROBLEM IS INVESTIGATED. THANK YOU. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11287803
Recall Date: Dec 8, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
YET ANOTHER TESLA WITH THE BACK WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/56738699/PHOTOS THIS IS NOT CRASH DAMAGE...IT IS SELF-INFLICTED INJURY TO SUSPENSION. WHY DON'T YOU GUYS GET OUT OF THE OFFICE AND GO AND INSPECT SOME OF THESE CARS? TAKE A MECHANIC WITH YOU. HE WILL CONFIRM THAT THE SUSPENSION PARTS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR A BILLY CART LET ALONE A 3 TON CAR WITH INSANE/LUDICROUS POWER AND ACCELERATION. NHTSA AND TESLA HAVE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS. PLEASE DEMAND A RECALL IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU. KEEF
Corrective Action:
YET ANOTHER TESLA WITH THE BACK WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/56738699/PHOTOS THIS IS NOT CRASH DAMAGE...IT IS SELF-INFLICTED INJURY TO SUSPENSION. WHY DON'T YOU GUYS GET OUT OF THE OFFICE AND GO AND INSPECT SOME OF THESE CARS? TAKE A MECHANIC WITH YOU. HE WILL CONFIRM THAT THE SUSPENSION PARTS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR A BILLY CART LET ALONE A 3 TON CAR WITH INSANE/LUDICROUS POWER AND ACCELERATION. NHTSA AND TESLA HAVE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS. PLEASE DEMAND A RECALL IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU. KEEF
Additional Notes:
YET ANOTHER TESLA WITH THE BACK WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/56738699/PHOTOS THIS IS NOT CRASH DAMAGE...IT IS SELF-INFLICTED INJURY TO SUSPENSION. WHY DON'T YOU GUYS GET OUT OF THE OFFICE AND GO AND INSPECT SOME OF THESE CARS? TAKE A MECHANIC WITH YOU. HE WILL CONFIRM THAT THE SUSPENSION PARTS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH FOR A BILLY CART LET ALONE A 3 TON CAR WITH INSANE/LUDICROUS POWER AND ACCELERATION. NHTSA AND TESLA HAVE BLOOD ON THEIR HANDS. PLEASE DEMAND A RECALL IMMEDIATELY. THANK YOU. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11287581
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER WRECKED TESLA TO MAKE THIS SUBMISSION BECAUSE THE SALVAGE AUCTION SITE HAS NOT PROVIDE THE FULL VIN. HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA WITH A BROKEN SUSPENSION. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/56584359 THERE IS HARDLY ANY DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE TESLA. NOT SO MUCH AS A BROKEN HEADLIGHT. THE AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED - MOST LIKELY BECAUSE THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS AND THE WHEEL HAS GONE SEVERELY WHOMPY WHICH WOULD CAUSE A VIOLENT SWERVE AND DECELERATION. THERE IS A CLEAR PATTERN OF FAILURES IN TESLA SUSPENSIONS. THE ALLOY WHEELS ARE QUITE FRAGILE AS HAS BEEN SHOWN IN CRASH TESTING. IN CASE AFTER CASE TESLA SUSPENSIONS FALL APART ALL TOO EASILY. THIS IS BOTH INSANE AND LUDICROUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. KEEF ( WHO IS NOT UNHINGED AS ALLEGED BY ELON MUSK)
Corrective Action:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER WRECKED TESLA TO MAKE THIS SUBMISSION BECAUSE THE SALVAGE AUCTION SITE HAS NOT PROVIDE THE FULL VIN. HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA WITH A BROKEN SUSPENSION. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/56584359 THERE IS HARDLY ANY DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE TESLA. NOT SO MUCH AS A BROKEN HEADLIGHT. THE AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED - MOST LIKELY BECAUSE THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS AND THE WHEEL HAS GONE SEVERELY WHOMPY WHICH WOULD CAUSE A VIOLENT SWERVE AND DECELERATION. THERE IS A CLEAR PATTERN OF FAILURES IN TESLA SUSPENSIONS. THE ALLOY WHEELS ARE QUITE FRAGILE AS HAS BEEN SHOWN IN CRASH TESTING. IN CASE AFTER CASE TESLA SUSPENSIONS FALL APART ALL TOO EASILY. THIS IS BOTH INSANE AND LUDICROUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. KEEF ( WHO IS NOT UNHINGED AS ALLEGED BY ELON MUSK)
Additional Notes:
PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER WRECKED TESLA TO MAKE THIS SUBMISSION BECAUSE THE SALVAGE AUCTION SITE HAS NOT PROVIDE THE FULL VIN. HERE IS YET ANOTHER TESLA WITH A BROKEN SUSPENSION. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/56584359 THERE IS HARDLY ANY DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF THE TESLA. NOT SO MUCH AS A BROKEN HEADLIGHT. THE AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED - MOST LIKELY BECAUSE THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS AND THE WHEEL HAS GONE SEVERELY WHOMPY WHICH WOULD CAUSE A VIOLENT SWERVE AND DECELERATION. THERE IS A CLEAR PATTERN OF FAILURES IN TESLA SUSPENSIONS. THE ALLOY WHEELS ARE QUITE FRAGILE AS HAS BEEN SHOWN IN CRASH TESTING. IN CASE AFTER CASE TESLA SUSPENSIONS FALL APART ALL TOO EASILY. THIS IS BOTH INSANE AND LUDICROUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. KEEF ( WHO IS NOT UNHINGED AS ALLEGED BY ELON MUSK)
Mfg Campaign: 11287586
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE AUCTION YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34470734&ROWNUMBER=3&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT IS LISTED AS HAVING FRAME AND SUSPENSION DAMAGE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED IN THE WHEEL WELL AND THE TIRE IS SHREDDED AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. SINCE IT IS THE DRIVERS SIDE IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THIS DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY SCRAPING THE CURB. PLEASE ADD THIS ONE TO THE VAST CATALOGUE OF TESLA SUSPENSION FAILURES. THANK YOU. KEEF.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE AUCTION YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34470734&ROWNUMBER=3&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT IS LISTED AS HAVING FRAME AND SUSPENSION DAMAGE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED IN THE WHEEL WELL AND THE TIRE IS SHREDDED AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. SINCE IT IS THE DRIVERS SIDE IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THIS DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY SCRAPING THE CURB. PLEASE ADD THIS ONE TO THE VAST CATALOGUE OF TESLA SUSPENSION FAILURES. THANK YOU. KEEF.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE AUCTION YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS?ITEMID=34470734&ROWNUMBER=3&SIMILARVEHICLEITEMID=&ISNEXT=&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT IS LISTED AS HAVING FRAME AND SUSPENSION DAMAGE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL IS DISPLACED IN THE WHEEL WELL AND THE TIRE IS SHREDDED AROUND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE. SINCE IT IS THE DRIVERS SIDE IT IS HIGHLY UNLIKELY THAT THIS DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY SCRAPING THE CURB. PLEASE ADD THIS ONE TO THE VAST CATALOGUE OF TESLA SUSPENSION FAILURES. THANK YOU. KEEF.
Mfg Campaign: 11286969
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES. PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER BROKEN TESLA SO THAT I CAN FILE THIS COMPLAINT IMMEDIATELY IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. HERE IS PART OF A LONG DISCUSSION THREAD ON TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES. THIS IS PAGE 9. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ANOTHER-FRONT-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.114967/PAGE-9 SNIP *** PARASP90D, OCT 26, 2019 SO THIS JUST HAPPENED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF MY GARAGE. 75K P90D ATTACHED FILES: 3807DDF2-AD8D-4F31-8D38-4960CD5CF5B1.JPEG 3807DDF2-AD8D-4F31-8D38-4960CD5CF5B1.JPEG C63C8F76-3309-4CB2-BB3E-FAAE715D59D8.PNG C63C8F76-3309-4CB2-BB3E-FAAE715D59D8.PNG **** THE PHOTOGRAPHS CLEARLY SHOW THAT THE ALLOY SUSPENSION LINK HAS SNAPPED INTO PIECES. WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALL? THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS IMMEDIATELY. FRIGHTENED ROAD USER. THANK YOU
Corrective Action:
THIS IS ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES. PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER BROKEN TESLA SO THAT I CAN FILE THIS COMPLAINT IMMEDIATELY IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. HERE IS PART OF A LONG DISCUSSION THREAD ON TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES. THIS IS PAGE 9. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ANOTHER-FRONT-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.114967/PAGE-9 SNIP *** PARASP90D, OCT 26, 2019 SO THIS JUST HAPPENED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF MY GARAGE. 75K P90D ATTACHED FILES: 3807DDF2-AD8D-4F31-8D38-4960CD5CF5B1.JPEG 3807DDF2-AD8D-4F31-8D38-4960CD5CF5B1.JPEG C63C8F76-3309-4CB2-BB3E-FAAE715D59D8.PNG C63C8F76-3309-4CB2-BB3E-FAAE715D59D8.PNG **** THE PHOTOGRAPHS CLEARLY SHOW THAT THE ALLOY SUSPENSION LINK HAS SNAPPED INTO PIECES. WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALL? THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS IMMEDIATELY. FRIGHTENED ROAD USER. THANK YOU
Additional Notes:
THIS IS ANOTHER COMPLAINT ABOUT TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES. PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER BROKEN TESLA SO THAT I CAN FILE THIS COMPLAINT IMMEDIATELY IN THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. HERE IS PART OF A LONG DISCUSSION THREAD ON TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES. THIS IS PAGE 9. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/ANOTHER-FRONT-SUSPENSION-CONTROL-ARM-FAILURE.114967/PAGE-9 SNIP *** PARASP90D, OCT 26, 2019 SO THIS JUST HAPPENED WHILE REVERSING OUT OF MY GARAGE. 75K P90D ATTACHED FILES: 3807DDF2-AD8D-4F31-8D38-4960CD5CF5B1.JPEG 3807DDF2-AD8D-4F31-8D38-4960CD5CF5B1.JPEG C63C8F76-3309-4CB2-BB3E-FAAE715D59D8.PNG C63C8F76-3309-4CB2-BB3E-FAAE715D59D8.PNG **** THE PHOTOGRAPHS CLEARLY SHOW THAT THE ALLOY SUSPENSION LINK HAS SNAPPED INTO PIECES. WHY HAS THERE BEEN NO RECALL? THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS IMMEDIATELY. FRIGHTENED ROAD USER. THANK YOU
Mfg Campaign: 11281606
Recall Date: Nov 21, 2019
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/53118179/PHOTOS IT APPEARS TO HAVE BURNED UP IN THE JUNKYARD PRESUMABLY BECAUSE THE BATTERY PACK WAS DAMAGED IN A CRASH AND IT DECIDED TO WAIT A WHILE BEFORE SELF COMBUSTING. BOTH BACK WHEELS HAVE SNAPPED OFF DESPITE THERE BEING NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TO THAT PART OF THE CAR. THE BROKEN SUSPENSION ARM FROM ONE OF THE BACK WHEELS HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT ( SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPH) AND IS STILL RECOGNIZABLE DESPITE THE FIRE. THERE HAVE BEEN HUNDREDS OF CASES OF TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES BOTH FROM OWNERS AND FROM CONCERNED CITIZENS. RATHER THAN INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THESE FAILURES MR. ELON MUSK HAS CALLED THE COMPLAINTS "FRAUDULENT" AND THE COMPLAINANT "UNHINGED" HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/ELONMUSK/STATUS/741411531582115841?LANG=EN "OF GREATER CONCERN: 37 OF 40 SUSPENSION COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA WERE FRAUDULENT, I.E. FALSE LOCATION OR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS WERE USED. WOULD SEEM TO INDICATE THAT ONE OR MORE PEOPLE SOUGHT TO CREATE THE FALSE IMPRESSION OF A SAFETY ISSUE WHERE NONE EXISTED. Q IS WHY?" IT IS NOW MORE THAN 3 YEARS ON. MORE LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST. I HAVE NOT BEEN CHARGED WITH MAKING FRAUDULENT COMPLAINTS. THE SUSPENSIONS ARE STILL FAILING. I AM NOT HAPPY.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/53118179/PHOTOS IT APPEARS TO HAVE BURNED UP IN THE JUNKYARD PRESUMABLY BECAUSE THE BATTERY PACK WAS DAMAGED IN A CRASH AND IT DECIDED TO WAIT A WHILE BEFORE SELF COMBUSTING. BOTH BACK WHEELS HAVE SNAPPED OFF DESPITE THERE BEING NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TO THAT PART OF THE CAR. THE BROKEN SUSPENSION ARM FROM ONE OF THE BACK WHEELS HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT ( SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPH) AND IS STILL RECOGNIZABLE DESPITE THE FIRE. THERE HAVE BEEN HUNDREDS OF CASES OF TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES BOTH FROM OWNERS AND FROM CONCERNED CITIZENS. RATHER THAN INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THESE FAILURES MR. ELON MUSK HAS CALLED THE COMPLAINTS "FRAUDULENT" AND THE COMPLAINANT "UNHINGED" HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/ELONMUSK/STATUS/741411531582115841?LANG=EN "OF GREATER CONCERN: 37 OF 40 SUSPENSION COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA WERE FRAUDULENT, I.E. FALSE LOCATION OR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS WERE USED. WOULD SEEM TO INDICATE THAT ONE OR MORE PEOPLE SOUGHT TO CREATE THE FALSE IMPRESSION OF A SAFETY ISSUE WHERE NONE EXISTED. Q IS WHY?" IT IS NOW MORE THAN 3 YEARS ON. MORE LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST. I HAVE NOT BEEN CHARGED WITH MAKING FRAUDULENT COMPLAINTS. THE SUSPENSIONS ARE STILL FAILING. I AM NOT HAPPY.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/53118179/PHOTOS IT APPEARS TO HAVE BURNED UP IN THE JUNKYARD PRESUMABLY BECAUSE THE BATTERY PACK WAS DAMAGED IN A CRASH AND IT DECIDED TO WAIT A WHILE BEFORE SELF COMBUSTING. BOTH BACK WHEELS HAVE SNAPPED OFF DESPITE THERE BEING NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TO THAT PART OF THE CAR. THE BROKEN SUSPENSION ARM FROM ONE OF THE BACK WHEELS HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE PASSENGER SEAT ( SEE ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPH) AND IS STILL RECOGNIZABLE DESPITE THE FIRE. THERE HAVE BEEN HUNDREDS OF CASES OF TESLA SUSPENSION BREAKAGES BOTH FROM OWNERS AND FROM CONCERNED CITIZENS. RATHER THAN INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE OF THESE FAILURES MR. ELON MUSK HAS CALLED THE COMPLAINTS "FRAUDULENT" AND THE COMPLAINANT "UNHINGED" HTTPS://TWITTER.COM/ELONMUSK/STATUS/741411531582115841?LANG=EN "OF GREATER CONCERN: 37 OF 40 SUSPENSION COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA WERE FRAUDULENT, I.E. FALSE LOCATION OR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS WERE USED. WOULD SEEM TO INDICATE THAT ONE OR MORE PEOPLE SOUGHT TO CREATE THE FALSE IMPRESSION OF A SAFETY ISSUE WHERE NONE EXISTED. Q IS WHY?" IT IS NOW MORE THAN 3 YEARS ON. MORE LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST. I HAVE NOT BEEN CHARGED WITH MAKING FRAUDULENT COMPLAINTS. THE SUSPENSIONS ARE STILL FAILING. I AM NOT HAPPY.
Mfg Campaign: 11271346
Recall Date: Oct 27, 2019
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