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:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING MY MODEL X P90D ON A LOCAL STREET 2 DAYS AGO. WHEN I MADE A V-SHAPED RIGHT TURN AT THE SLOW SPEED OF 5 TO 10 MI/H, I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE AND HEARD A BANG. THERE WAS NO VIBRATION AT ALL, SO I DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION AT THE TIME. THE CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY NORMAL FOR THE REST OF THAT DAY. I DROVE ANOTHER 40 MILES OR SO, INCLUDING 20 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 60+ MI/H SPEED. THE ISSUE CAME UP THE NEXT DAY WHEN I WAS PULLING MY CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. I HEARD ANOTHER BANG WHEN THE CAR WAS BACKING, AND MY STEERING BECAME STIFF. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE. THEN THE "SUSPENSION NEEDS SERVICE" WARNING CAME OUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I CAME OUT AND CHECK THE CAR, FOUND OUT THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED OFF! I'M GLAD THAT IT ONLY HAPPENED TO ME AT MY GARAGE BUT NOT ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING MY MODEL X P90D ON A LOCAL STREET 2 DAYS AGO. WHEN I MADE A V-SHAPED RIGHT TURN AT THE SLOW SPEED OF 5 TO 10 MI/H, I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE AND HEARD A BANG. THERE WAS NO VIBRATION AT ALL, SO I DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION AT THE TIME. THE CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY NORMAL FOR THE REST OF THAT DAY. I DROVE ANOTHER 40 MILES OR SO, INCLUDING 20 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 60+ MI/H SPEED. THE ISSUE CAME UP THE NEXT DAY WHEN I WAS PULLING MY CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. I HEARD ANOTHER BANG WHEN THE CAR WAS BACKING, AND MY STEERING BECAME STIFF. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE. THEN THE "SUSPENSION NEEDS SERVICE" WARNING CAME OUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I CAME OUT AND CHECK THE CAR, FOUND OUT THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED OFF! I'M GLAD THAT IT ONLY HAPPENED TO ME AT MY GARAGE BUT NOT ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING MY MODEL X P90D ON A LOCAL STREET 2 DAYS AGO. WHEN I MADE A V-SHAPED RIGHT TURN AT THE SLOW SPEED OF 5 TO 10 MI/H, I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE AND HEARD A BANG. THERE WAS NO VIBRATION AT ALL, SO I DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION AT THE TIME. THE CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY NORMAL FOR THE REST OF THAT DAY. I DROVE ANOTHER 40 MILES OR SO, INCLUDING 20 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 60+ MI/H SPEED. THE ISSUE CAME UP THE NEXT DAY WHEN I WAS PULLING MY CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. I HEARD ANOTHER BANG WHEN THE CAR WAS BACKING, AND MY STEERING BECAME STIFF. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE. THEN THE "SUSPENSION NEEDS SERVICE" WARNING CAME OUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I CAME OUT AND CHECK THE CAR, FOUND OUT THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED OFF! I'M GLAD THAT IT ONLY HAPPENED TO ME AT MY GARAGE BUT NOT ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 10970607
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING MY MODEL X P90D ON A LOCAL STREET 2 DAYS AGO. WHEN I MADE A V-SHAPED RIGHT TURN AT THE SLOW SPEED OF 5 TO 10 MI/H, I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE AND HEARD A BANG. THERE WAS NO VIBRATION AT ALL, SO I DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION AT THE TIME. THE CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY NORMAL FOR THE REST OF THAT DAY. I DROVE ANOTHER 40 MILES OR SO, INCLUDING 20 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 60+ MI/H SPEED. THE ISSUE CAME UP THE NEXT DAY WHEN I WAS PULLING MY CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. I HEARD ANOTHER BANG WHEN THE CAR WAS BACKING, AND MY STEERING BECAME STIFF. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE. THEN THE "SUSPENSION NEEDS SERVICE" WARNING CAME OUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I CAME OUT AND CHECK THE CAR, FOUND OUT THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED OFF! I'M GLAD THAT IT ONLY HAPPENED TO ME AT MY GARAGE BUT NOT ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING MY MODEL X P90D ON A LOCAL STREET 2 DAYS AGO. WHEN I MADE A V-SHAPED RIGHT TURN AT THE SLOW SPEED OF 5 TO 10 MI/H, I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE AND HEARD A BANG. THERE WAS NO VIBRATION AT ALL, SO I DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION AT THE TIME. THE CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY NORMAL FOR THE REST OF THAT DAY. I DROVE ANOTHER 40 MILES OR SO, INCLUDING 20 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 60+ MI/H SPEED. THE ISSUE CAME UP THE NEXT DAY WHEN I WAS PULLING MY CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. I HEARD ANOTHER BANG WHEN THE CAR WAS BACKING, AND MY STEERING BECAME STIFF. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE. THEN THE "SUSPENSION NEEDS SERVICE" WARNING CAME OUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I CAME OUT AND CHECK THE CAR, FOUND OUT THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED OFF! I'M GLAD THAT IT ONLY HAPPENED TO ME AT MY GARAGE BUT NOT ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING MY MODEL X P90D ON A LOCAL STREET 2 DAYS AGO. WHEN I MADE A V-SHAPED RIGHT TURN AT THE SLOW SPEED OF 5 TO 10 MI/H, I HIT A VERY SMALL POTHOLE AND HEARD A BANG. THERE WAS NO VIBRATION AT ALL, SO I DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION AT THE TIME. THE CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY NORMAL FOR THE REST OF THAT DAY. I DROVE ANOTHER 40 MILES OR SO, INCLUDING 20 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY WITH 60+ MI/H SPEED. THE ISSUE CAME UP THE NEXT DAY WHEN I WAS PULLING MY CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE. I HEARD ANOTHER BANG WHEN THE CAR WAS BACKING, AND MY STEERING BECAME STIFF. THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE ANYMORE. THEN THE "SUSPENSION NEEDS SERVICE" WARNING CAME OUT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. I CAME OUT AND CHECK THE CAR, FOUND OUT THAT THE ENTIRE FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED OFF! I'M GLAD THAT IT ONLY HAPPENED TO ME AT MY GARAGE BUT NOT ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 10970607
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.SALVAGERESELLER.COM/CARS-FOR-SALE/38642046-2016-TESLA-MODEL-X-VAN-NUYS-CA ONCE AGAIN THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS CAUSING THEM TO JAM UP IN THE WELLS AND THE BACK WHEEL TO BE SKEWED AT A WHOMPY ANGLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC,
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.SALVAGERESELLER.COM/CARS-FOR-SALE/38642046-2016-TESLA-MODEL-X-VAN-NUYS-CA ONCE AGAIN THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS CAUSING THEM TO JAM UP IN THE WELLS AND THE BACK WHEEL TO BE SKEWED AT A WHOMPY ANGLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC,
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD: HTTPS://WWW.SALVAGERESELLER.COM/CARS-FOR-SALE/38642046-2016-TESLA-MODEL-X-VAN-NUYS-CA ONCE AGAIN THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS CAUSING THEM TO JAM UP IN THE WELLS AND THE BACK WHEEL TO BE SKEWED AT A WHOMPY ANGLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC,
Mfg Campaign: 10970327
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD, THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED CAUSING ALL THE WHEELS TO GO WHOMPY AND THE FRONT WHEEL TO BE WRENCHED COMPLETELY OFF. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED SO IT SEEMS THE CAR WAS TRAVELLING SLOWLY. THINGS WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF IT WAS TRAVELLING AT SPEED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE WHY THE SUSPENSIONS ON THESE CARS ARE FALLING APART LIKE THIS. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD, THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED CAUSING ALL THE WHEELS TO GO WHOMPY AND THE FRONT WHEEL TO BE WRENCHED COMPLETELY OFF. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED SO IT SEEMS THE CAR WAS TRAVELLING SLOWLY. THINGS WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF IT WAS TRAVELLING AT SPEED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE WHY THE SUSPENSIONS ON THESE CARS ARE FALLING APART LIKE THIS. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD, THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED CAUSING ALL THE WHEELS TO GO WHOMPY AND THE FRONT WHEEL TO BE WRENCHED COMPLETELY OFF. NO AIR-BAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED SO IT SEEMS THE CAR WAS TRAVELLING SLOWLY. THINGS WOULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE IF IT WAS TRAVELLING AT SPEED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE WHY THE SUSPENSIONS ON THESE CARS ARE FALLING APART LIKE THIS. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Mfg Campaign: 10970319
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
LATE 2016 TESLA MX STILL SUFFER FROM GHOSTING/SECONDARY IMAGES/DOUBLE IMAGES. IN MY CASE IT IS THAT BAD THAT IS HARD TO TELL HOW MANY CARS ARE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT. THE SECONDARY IMAGES APPEAR ABOVE THE CAR AND IT'S HARD TO SAY IF THERE IS A CAR BEHIND THE CAR PRODUCING THE GHOSTING. THE SECONDARY LIGHT IS ALSO VERY INTENSE. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER TESLAS AND THE ISSUE IS NOT THAT BAD FOR ALL BUT STILL BAD FOR A HI END CAR AND COMPARED TO 20.000 CARS. TESLA FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THE ISSUE AND THEY SAY THEIR WINDSHIELD PASS THEIR TESTS. EITHER THEY LIE OR THE TESTS ARE WRONG. IN OTHER CARS TESLAS I'VE TESTED THE GHOSTING IS NOT THAT INTENSE BUT STILL BAD AND I NOTICED 2 SECONDARY IMAGES, ONE UNDER THE CAR AND ONE ABOVE THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
LATE 2016 TESLA MX STILL SUFFER FROM GHOSTING/SECONDARY IMAGES/DOUBLE IMAGES. IN MY CASE IT IS THAT BAD THAT IS HARD TO TELL HOW MANY CARS ARE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT. THE SECONDARY IMAGES APPEAR ABOVE THE CAR AND IT'S HARD TO SAY IF THERE IS A CAR BEHIND THE CAR PRODUCING THE GHOSTING. THE SECONDARY LIGHT IS ALSO VERY INTENSE. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER TESLAS AND THE ISSUE IS NOT THAT BAD FOR ALL BUT STILL BAD FOR A HI END CAR AND COMPARED TO 20.000 CARS. TESLA FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THE ISSUE AND THEY SAY THEIR WINDSHIELD PASS THEIR TESTS. EITHER THEY LIE OR THE TESTS ARE WRONG. IN OTHER CARS TESLAS I'VE TESTED THE GHOSTING IS NOT THAT INTENSE BUT STILL BAD AND I NOTICED 2 SECONDARY IMAGES, ONE UNDER THE CAR AND ONE ABOVE THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
LATE 2016 TESLA MX STILL SUFFER FROM GHOSTING/SECONDARY IMAGES/DOUBLE IMAGES. IN MY CASE IT IS THAT BAD THAT IS HARD TO TELL HOW MANY CARS ARE DRIVING ON THE ROAD AT NIGHT. THE SECONDARY IMAGES APPEAR ABOVE THE CAR AND IT'S HARD TO SAY IF THERE IS A CAR BEHIND THE CAR PRODUCING THE GHOSTING. THE SECONDARY LIGHT IS ALSO VERY INTENSE. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER TESLAS AND THE ISSUE IS NOT THAT BAD FOR ALL BUT STILL BAD FOR A HI END CAR AND COMPARED TO 20.000 CARS. TESLA FAILS TO RECOGNIZE THE ISSUE AND THEY SAY THEIR WINDSHIELD PASS THEIR TESTS. EITHER THEY LIE OR THE TESTS ARE WRONG. IN OTHER CARS TESLAS I'VE TESTED THE GHOSTING IS NOT THAT INTENSE BUT STILL BAD AND I NOTICED 2 SECONDARY IMAGES, ONE UNDER THE CAR AND ONE ABOVE THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 10969718
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
TESLA MODEL X. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO WARNING BEEPS FROM VEHICLE AUTOPILOT BEFORE ACCELERATION ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON AUTOPILOT 55-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT AFTER ABOUT A MILE. IT CRASHED INTO 12 SAFETY POST BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AT HIGH SPEED. THE LOUD SOUND STOPPED AFTER BEING PUT INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE DID NOT ISSUE ANY WARNINGS BEFORE THE AUTOPILOT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. UPDATED 03/29/2017 *JS
Corrective Action:
TESLA MODEL X. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO WARNING BEEPS FROM VEHICLE AUTOPILOT BEFORE ACCELERATION ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON AUTOPILOT 55-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT AFTER ABOUT A MILE. IT CRASHED INTO 12 SAFETY POST BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AT HIGH SPEED. THE LOUD SOUND STOPPED AFTER BEING PUT INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE DID NOT ISSUE ANY WARNINGS BEFORE THE AUTOPILOT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. UPDATED 03/29/2017 *JS
Additional Notes:
TESLA MODEL X. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO NO WARNING BEEPS FROM VEHICLE AUTOPILOT BEFORE ACCELERATION ACCIDENT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING ON AUTOPILOT 55-60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT AFTER ABOUT A MILE. IT CRASHED INTO 12 SAFETY POST BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. THE VEHICLE MADE AN ABNORMALLY LOUD SOUND. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING AT HIGH SPEED. THE LOUD SOUND STOPPED AFTER BEING PUT INTO PARK. THE VEHICLE DID NOT ISSUE ANY WARNINGS BEFORE THE AUTOPILOT SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED. UPDATED 03/29/2017 *JS
Mfg Campaign: 10896739
Recall Date: Mar 29, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL X SUSPENSION WHICH APPEARS TO BE FAILING REPEATEDLY. I BELIEVE THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING UNDER-REPORTED. HERE IS A THREAD IN WHICH OWNERS REPORT SNAPPED BOLTS AND SUSPENSION LINKS LEADING TO COLLAPSE OF THE SUSPENSION. POSTERS ARE BEING ABUSED FOR DARING TO MENTION THE PROBLEM. ONE OWNER EVEN SAYS THAT HE WILL NOT BE REPORTING THE PROBLEM BECAUSE HE HAS FAITH IN TESLA (AND BECAUSE HE HAS ADMITTED TO BEING A SHAREHOLDER) SNIP: PXCHANEL | MARCH 22, 2017 I HAVE AN UPDATE: IT IS A BROKEN CONTROL ARM FOR SUSPENSION OF FRONT RIGHT TIRE. IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER SAME DAY FOR REPAIRS. HARRY | MARCH 22, 2017 ARE YOU GOING TO REPORT THIS TO NHTSA? SOUNDS LIKE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER TESLAS AS WELL AS YOURS. HARRY | MARCH 22, 2017 LOOKS LIKE SEVERAL OWNERS HAVE INDEED FILED COMPLAINTS. DO YOU THINK THERE WILL BE A RECALL? HTTP://TESLABEARS.CLUB/T/SUSPENSION-COMPLAINTS-FILED-BY-ACTUAL-OWNERS PXCHANEL | MARCH 22, 2017 NO, I WAS NOT PLANNING ON REPORTING IT. I AM SATISFIED WITH TESLA CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND THE WARRANTY WILL COVER REPAIRS. I FEEL TESLA VALUES SAFETY HIGHLY. TESLA KEEPS TRACK OF THESE ISSUES, AND IF IT WERE A REPETITIVE PROBLEM, I AM CONFIDENT THEY WOULD RECALL VEHICLES. HARRY | MARCH 22, 2017 THAT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A VERY PUBLIC SPIRITED ATTITUDE. ARE YOU SURE TESLA WILL DO THE RIGHT THING? PXCHANEL | MARCH 22, 2017 YES HTTPS://FORUMS.TESLA.COM/FORUM/FORUMS/MODEL-X-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FAILURE?PAGE=1#NEW THERE IS MOUNTING EVIDENCE TO INDICATE THERE ARE WEAKNESSES IN THE TESLA SUSPENSION. SNIP: ALEX.SAMMY | MARCH 23, 2017 AUSTIN SERVICE CENTER TOLD ME LAST WEEK: "THE GROWL/RUMBLE/RATTLE ON HARD ACCELERATION WITH MODEL X IS A KNOWN DESIGN PROBLEM FOR WHICH A FIX IS NOT YET DESIGNED."
Corrective Action:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL X SUSPENSION WHICH APPEARS TO BE FAILING REPEATEDLY. I BELIEVE THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING UNDER-REPORTED. HERE IS A THREAD IN WHICH OWNERS REPORT SNAPPED BOLTS AND SUSPENSION LINKS LEADING TO COLLAPSE OF THE SUSPENSION. POSTERS ARE BEING ABUSED FOR DARING TO MENTION THE PROBLEM. ONE OWNER EVEN SAYS THAT HE WILL NOT BE REPORTING THE PROBLEM BECAUSE HE HAS FAITH IN TESLA (AND BECAUSE HE HAS ADMITTED TO BEING A SHAREHOLDER) SNIP: PXCHANEL | MARCH 22, 2017 I HAVE AN UPDATE: IT IS A BROKEN CONTROL ARM FOR SUSPENSION OF FRONT RIGHT TIRE. IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER SAME DAY FOR REPAIRS. HARRY | MARCH 22, 2017 ARE YOU GOING TO REPORT THIS TO NHTSA? SOUNDS LIKE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER TESLAS AS WELL AS YOURS. HARRY | MARCH 22, 2017 LOOKS LIKE SEVERAL OWNERS HAVE INDEED FILED COMPLAINTS. DO YOU THINK THERE WILL BE A RECALL? HTTP://TESLABEARS.CLUB/T/SUSPENSION-COMPLAINTS-FILED-BY-ACTUAL-OWNERS PXCHANEL | MARCH 22, 2017 NO, I WAS NOT PLANNING ON REPORTING IT. I AM SATISFIED WITH TESLA CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND THE WARRANTY WILL COVER REPAIRS. I FEEL TESLA VALUES SAFETY HIGHLY. TESLA KEEPS TRACK OF THESE ISSUES, AND IF IT WERE A REPETITIVE PROBLEM, I AM CONFIDENT THEY WOULD RECALL VEHICLES. HARRY | MARCH 22, 2017 THAT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A VERY PUBLIC SPIRITED ATTITUDE. ARE YOU SURE TESLA WILL DO THE RIGHT THING? PXCHANEL | MARCH 22, 2017 YES HTTPS://FORUMS.TESLA.COM/FORUM/FORUMS/MODEL-X-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FAILURE?PAGE=1#NEW THERE IS MOUNTING EVIDENCE TO INDICATE THERE ARE WEAKNESSES IN THE TESLA SUSPENSION. SNIP: ALEX.SAMMY | MARCH 23, 2017 AUSTIN SERVICE CENTER TOLD ME LAST WEEK: "THE GROWL/RUMBLE/RATTLE ON HARD ACCELERATION WITH MODEL X IS A KNOWN DESIGN PROBLEM FOR WHICH A FIX IS NOT YET DESIGNED."
Additional Notes:
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TESLA MODEL X SUSPENSION WHICH APPEARS TO BE FAILING REPEATEDLY. I BELIEVE THAT THESE FAILURES ARE BEING UNDER-REPORTED. HERE IS A THREAD IN WHICH OWNERS REPORT SNAPPED BOLTS AND SUSPENSION LINKS LEADING TO COLLAPSE OF THE SUSPENSION. POSTERS ARE BEING ABUSED FOR DARING TO MENTION THE PROBLEM. ONE OWNER EVEN SAYS THAT HE WILL NOT BE REPORTING THE PROBLEM BECAUSE HE HAS FAITH IN TESLA (AND BECAUSE HE HAS ADMITTED TO BEING A SHAREHOLDER) SNIP: PXCHANEL | MARCH 22, 2017 I HAVE AN UPDATE: IT IS A BROKEN CONTROL ARM FOR SUSPENSION OF FRONT RIGHT TIRE. IT WAS TOWED TO A SERVICE CENTER SAME DAY FOR REPAIRS. HARRY | MARCH 22, 2017 ARE YOU GOING TO REPORT THIS TO NHTSA? SOUNDS LIKE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO SEVERAL OTHER TESLAS AS WELL AS YOURS. HARRY | MARCH 22, 2017 LOOKS LIKE SEVERAL OWNERS HAVE INDEED FILED COMPLAINTS. DO YOU THINK THERE WILL BE A RECALL? HTTP://TESLABEARS.CLUB/T/SUSPENSION-COMPLAINTS-FILED-BY-ACTUAL-OWNERS PXCHANEL | MARCH 22, 2017 NO, I WAS NOT PLANNING ON REPORTING IT. I AM SATISFIED WITH TESLA CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND THE WARRANTY WILL COVER REPAIRS. I FEEL TESLA VALUES SAFETY HIGHLY. TESLA KEEPS TRACK OF THESE ISSUES, AND IF IT WERE A REPETITIVE PROBLEM, I AM CONFIDENT THEY WOULD RECALL VEHICLES. HARRY | MARCH 22, 2017 THAT DOES NOT SOUND LIKE A VERY PUBLIC SPIRITED ATTITUDE. ARE YOU SURE TESLA WILL DO THE RIGHT THING? PXCHANEL | MARCH 22, 2017 YES HTTPS://FORUMS.TESLA.COM/FORUM/FORUMS/MODEL-X-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FAILURE?PAGE=1#NEW THERE IS MOUNTING EVIDENCE TO INDICATE THERE ARE WEAKNESSES IN THE TESLA SUSPENSION. SNIP: ALEX.SAMMY | MARCH 23, 2017 AUSTIN SERVICE CENTER TOLD ME LAST WEEK: "THE GROWL/RUMBLE/RATTLE ON HARD ACCELERATION WITH MODEL X IS A KNOWN DESIGN PROBLEM FOR WHICH A FIX IS NOT YET DESIGNED."
Mfg Campaign: 10967920
Recall Date: Mar 23, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24527147/PHOTOS IT HAS ONLY DONE 4500 MILES. IT HAS A CA SALVAGE CERTIFICATE. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK TO SUGGEST THAT IT HAS BEEN IN A COLLISION BUT THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND THE FRONT RH WHEEL HAS JAMMED UP INTO THE WHEEL WELL CAUSING SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL ARCH. THE AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED WHICH SHOWS THAT CAR STOPPED VERY RAPIDLY DUE TO THE WHEELS LOCKING UP. THE FACT THAT THIS CAR IS BEING SOLD AS A SALVAGE WRECK SUGGESTS THAT IT CANNOT BE RESTORED TO A SAFE CONDITION AT A REASONABLE COST. THERE ARE ENOUGH SIMILAR CASES TO PROVE THAT THERE IS A DANGEROUS WEAKNESS IN THE TESLA SUSPENSION. IT IS ONLY THROUGH GOOD FORTUNE THAT ANOTHER CAR HAS NOT RAMMED INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR AND SLAUGHTERED A CHILD IN THE REARWARD FACING TRUNK SEATS. IN PROPORTION TO THE SMALL NUMBER OF THESE TESLA CARS ON THE ROADS THE NUMBER OF WRITTEN OFF CARS IN THE JUNKYARDS IS ASTRONOMICAL. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THE ALLEGED GREEN CREDENTIALS OF THESE CARS TO OVERRIDE THE SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE PLACING LIVES AT RISK. NOT AN OWNER. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24527147/PHOTOS IT HAS ONLY DONE 4500 MILES. IT HAS A CA SALVAGE CERTIFICATE. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK TO SUGGEST THAT IT HAS BEEN IN A COLLISION BUT THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND THE FRONT RH WHEEL HAS JAMMED UP INTO THE WHEEL WELL CAUSING SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL ARCH. THE AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED WHICH SHOWS THAT CAR STOPPED VERY RAPIDLY DUE TO THE WHEELS LOCKING UP. THE FACT THAT THIS CAR IS BEING SOLD AS A SALVAGE WRECK SUGGESTS THAT IT CANNOT BE RESTORED TO A SAFE CONDITION AT A REASONABLE COST. THERE ARE ENOUGH SIMILAR CASES TO PROVE THAT THERE IS A DANGEROUS WEAKNESS IN THE TESLA SUSPENSION. IT IS ONLY THROUGH GOOD FORTUNE THAT ANOTHER CAR HAS NOT RAMMED INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR AND SLAUGHTERED A CHILD IN THE REARWARD FACING TRUNK SEATS. IN PROPORTION TO THE SMALL NUMBER OF THESE TESLA CARS ON THE ROADS THE NUMBER OF WRITTEN OFF CARS IN THE JUNKYARDS IS ASTRONOMICAL. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THE ALLEGED GREEN CREDENTIALS OF THESE CARS TO OVERRIDE THE SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE PLACING LIVES AT RISK. NOT AN OWNER. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL S IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24527147/PHOTOS IT HAS ONLY DONE 4500 MILES. IT HAS A CA SALVAGE CERTIFICATE. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK TO SUGGEST THAT IT HAS BEEN IN A COLLISION BUT THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND THE FRONT RH WHEEL HAS JAMMED UP INTO THE WHEEL WELL CAUSING SOME MINOR DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL ARCH. THE AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED WHICH SHOWS THAT CAR STOPPED VERY RAPIDLY DUE TO THE WHEELS LOCKING UP. THE FACT THAT THIS CAR IS BEING SOLD AS A SALVAGE WRECK SUGGESTS THAT IT CANNOT BE RESTORED TO A SAFE CONDITION AT A REASONABLE COST. THERE ARE ENOUGH SIMILAR CASES TO PROVE THAT THERE IS A DANGEROUS WEAKNESS IN THE TESLA SUSPENSION. IT IS ONLY THROUGH GOOD FORTUNE THAT ANOTHER CAR HAS NOT RAMMED INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR AND SLAUGHTERED A CHILD IN THE REARWARD FACING TRUNK SEATS. IN PROPORTION TO THE SMALL NUMBER OF THESE TESLA CARS ON THE ROADS THE NUMBER OF WRITTEN OFF CARS IN THE JUNKYARDS IS ASTRONOMICAL. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW THE ALLEGED GREEN CREDENTIALS OF THESE CARS TO OVERRIDE THE SAFETY ISSUES THAT ARE PLACING LIVES AT RISK. NOT AN OWNER. CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Mfg Campaign: 10966715
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24690287/PHOTOS THE FRONT LH SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED CAUSING THE WHEEL TO JAM UP AND BACK IN THE WHEEL WELL. THESE CARS ARE DESCRIBED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES WHICH IMPLIES THAT THEY CAN BE DRIVEN OVER BUMPS WITHOUT THE WHEELS FALLING OFF. OWNERS HAVE REPORTED CASES OF THE WHEELS FALLING OFF WHEN EXITING THE GARAGE. THIS WOULD BE AMUSING IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE FACT THAT LIVES ARE BEING PLACED AT RISK. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS (PROPERLY). THANK YOU - CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24690287/PHOTOS THE FRONT LH SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED CAUSING THE WHEEL TO JAM UP AND BACK IN THE WHEEL WELL. THESE CARS ARE DESCRIBED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES WHICH IMPLIES THAT THEY CAN BE DRIVEN OVER BUMPS WITHOUT THE WHEELS FALLING OFF. OWNERS HAVE REPORTED CASES OF THE WHEELS FALLING OFF WHEN EXITING THE GARAGE. THIS WOULD BE AMUSING IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE FACT THAT LIVES ARE BEING PLACED AT RISK. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS (PROPERLY). THANK YOU - CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/24690287/PHOTOS THE FRONT LH SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED CAUSING THE WHEEL TO JAM UP AND BACK IN THE WHEEL WELL. THESE CARS ARE DESCRIBED BY THE MANUFACTURER AS SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES WHICH IMPLIES THAT THEY CAN BE DRIVEN OVER BUMPS WITHOUT THE WHEELS FALLING OFF. OWNERS HAVE REPORTED CASES OF THE WHEELS FALLING OFF WHEN EXITING THE GARAGE. THIS WOULD BE AMUSING IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE FACT THAT LIVES ARE BEING PLACED AT RISK. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS (PROPERLY). THANK YOU - CONCERNED CITIZEN ETC. ETC.
Mfg Campaign: 10966604
Recall Date: Mar 17, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24537585&ROWNUMBER=55&LOADRECENT=TRUE FRONT LH WHEEL AND BACK RH WHEEL HAVE FALLEN OFF. FRONT BRAKE ROTOR HAS SHATTERED AND SUSPENSION LINKS ARE TORN. THE BACK WHEEL APPEARS TO HAVE FALLEN OFF FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON. TESLA OWNERS ON THE FORUMS HAVE SUGGESTED THAT THE WHEELS ARE DESIGNED TO SNAP OFF AS A SAFETY FEATURE. SINCE I AM FORCED TO SHARE THE HIGHWAYS WITH THESE TESLAS I AM LESS THAN IMPRESSED BY THE IDEA OF HAVING A LOOSE WHEEL FLYING THROUGH MY WINDSHIELD. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24537585&ROWNUMBER=55&LOADRECENT=TRUE FRONT LH WHEEL AND BACK RH WHEEL HAVE FALLEN OFF. FRONT BRAKE ROTOR HAS SHATTERED AND SUSPENSION LINKS ARE TORN. THE BACK WHEEL APPEARS TO HAVE FALLEN OFF FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON. TESLA OWNERS ON THE FORUMS HAVE SUGGESTED THAT THE WHEELS ARE DESIGNED TO SNAP OFF AS A SAFETY FEATURE. SINCE I AM FORCED TO SHARE THE HIGHWAYS WITH THESE TESLAS I AM LESS THAN IMPRESSED BY THE IDEA OF HAVING A LOOSE WHEEL FLYING THROUGH MY WINDSHIELD. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X FRESHLY ARRIVED IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24537585&ROWNUMBER=55&LOADRECENT=TRUE FRONT LH WHEEL AND BACK RH WHEEL HAVE FALLEN OFF. FRONT BRAKE ROTOR HAS SHATTERED AND SUSPENSION LINKS ARE TORN. THE BACK WHEEL APPEARS TO HAVE FALLEN OFF FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON. TESLA OWNERS ON THE FORUMS HAVE SUGGESTED THAT THE WHEELS ARE DESIGNED TO SNAP OFF AS A SAFETY FEATURE. SINCE I AM FORCED TO SHARE THE HIGHWAYS WITH THESE TESLAS I AM LESS THAN IMPRESSED BY THE IDEA OF HAVING A LOOSE WHEEL FLYING THROUGH MY WINDSHIELD. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Mfg Campaign: 10966181
Recall Date: Mar 15, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/32375026/PHOTOS IT HAS ONLY DONE 1500 MILES BUT IS NOW WRITTEN OFF (FL CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION) IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THE ONLY DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY A BROKEN SUSPENSION. THE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM HAS SNAPPED THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED COMPLETELY IN HALF. THESE SAME FAILURES ARE HAPPENING REPEATEDLY ON TESLAS. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE ALLOY COMPONENTS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THIS HEAVY HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR. ALSO THERE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS. THE STEM OF THE BALL JOINT IS MADE FROM TWO PARTS WELDED TOGETHER AND THERE ARE MANY REPORTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS THAT PROVE THE WELD FAILS CAUSING A FRACTURE OF THE STEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVEN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS WHILST PARKING THE CAR. THE CONSEQUENCE OF SUCH A FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED IS LIKELY TO BE FATAL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/32375026/PHOTOS IT HAS ONLY DONE 1500 MILES BUT IS NOW WRITTEN OFF (FL CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION) IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THE ONLY DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY A BROKEN SUSPENSION. THE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM HAS SNAPPED THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED COMPLETELY IN HALF. THESE SAME FAILURES ARE HAPPENING REPEATEDLY ON TESLAS. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE ALLOY COMPONENTS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THIS HEAVY HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR. ALSO THERE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS. THE STEM OF THE BALL JOINT IS MADE FROM TWO PARTS WELDED TOGETHER AND THERE ARE MANY REPORTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS THAT PROVE THE WELD FAILS CAUSING A FRACTURE OF THE STEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVEN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS WHILST PARKING THE CAR. THE CONSEQUENCE OF SUCH A FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED IS LIKELY TO BE FATAL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/32375026/PHOTOS IT HAS ONLY DONE 1500 MILES BUT IS NOW WRITTEN OFF (FL CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION) IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH, NO AIR-BAGS HAVE DEPLOYED. THE ONLY DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY A BROKEN SUSPENSION. THE FRONT SUSPENSION ARM HAS SNAPPED THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED COMPLETELY IN HALF. THESE SAME FAILURES ARE HAPPENING REPEATEDLY ON TESLAS. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE ALLOY COMPONENTS ARE TOO WEAK FOR THIS HEAVY HIGH PERFORMANCE CAR. ALSO THERE IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS. THE STEM OF THE BALL JOINT IS MADE FROM TWO PARTS WELDED TOGETHER AND THERE ARE MANY REPORTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS THAT PROVE THE WELD FAILS CAUSING A FRACTURE OF THE STEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED EVEN AT VERY LOW SPEEDS WHILST PARKING THE CAR. THE CONSEQUENCE OF SUCH A FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEED IS LIKELY TO BE FATAL. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS.
Mfg Campaign: 10958302
Recall Date: Mar 2, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL I DROVE MY TESLA MODEL X 2016 TODAY TO WORK AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO PARK THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT (AROUND 6 MILES PER HOUR MAY BE) IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL AND BOUNCED BACK AROUND 8 FEET. SINCE IT WAS FOR PARKING I CAN SURELY SAY THAT I DID NOT ACCELERATE THE CAR. THE STEERING AIR BAGS AND KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AND ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AS WELL. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A CLASS ACTION SUITE ON THIS ISSUE BUT TESLA IS NOT ACCEPTING IT AS THE GLITCH IN THEIR SOFTWARE OR SOME OTHER COMPONENT. I FELT LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOT PRESSED THE WAY WHEN THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE MODE. UNLESS I WANTED TO HIT THE WALL INTENTIONALLY THERE WAS NO NEED FOR ME TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO SPEED FROM ALMOST ZERO TO WHATEVER THE HIGH SPEED IT ATTAINED AT THE TIME OF HITTING THE WALL.
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL I DROVE MY TESLA MODEL X 2016 TODAY TO WORK AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO PARK THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT (AROUND 6 MILES PER HOUR MAY BE) IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL AND BOUNCED BACK AROUND 8 FEET. SINCE IT WAS FOR PARKING I CAN SURELY SAY THAT I DID NOT ACCELERATE THE CAR. THE STEERING AIR BAGS AND KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AND ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AS WELL. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A CLASS ACTION SUITE ON THIS ISSUE BUT TESLA IS NOT ACCEPTING IT AS THE GLITCH IN THEIR SOFTWARE OR SOME OTHER COMPONENT. I FELT LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOT PRESSED THE WAY WHEN THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE MODE. UNLESS I WANTED TO HIT THE WALL INTENTIONALLY THERE WAS NO NEED FOR ME TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO SPEED FROM ALMOST ZERO TO WHATEVER THE HIGH SPEED IT ATTAINED AT THE TIME OF HITTING THE WALL.
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL I DROVE MY TESLA MODEL X 2016 TODAY TO WORK AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO PARK THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT (AROUND 6 MILES PER HOUR MAY BE) IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL AND BOUNCED BACK AROUND 8 FEET. SINCE IT WAS FOR PARKING I CAN SURELY SAY THAT I DID NOT ACCELERATE THE CAR. THE STEERING AIR BAGS AND KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AND ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AS WELL. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A CLASS ACTION SUITE ON THIS ISSUE BUT TESLA IS NOT ACCEPTING IT AS THE GLITCH IN THEIR SOFTWARE OR SOME OTHER COMPONENT. I FELT LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOT PRESSED THE WAY WHEN THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE MODE. UNLESS I WANTED TO HIT THE WALL INTENTIONALLY THERE WAS NO NEED FOR ME TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO SPEED FROM ALMOST ZERO TO WHATEVER THE HIGH SPEED IT ATTAINED AT THE TIME OF HITTING THE WALL.
Mfg Campaign: 10957394
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
TAKATA RECALL I DROVE MY TESLA MODEL X 2016 TODAY TO WORK AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO PARK THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT (AROUND 6 MILES PER HOUR MAY BE) IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL AND BOUNCED BACK AROUND 8 FEET. SINCE IT WAS FOR PARKING I CAN SURELY SAY THAT I DID NOT ACCELERATE THE CAR. THE STEERING AIR BAGS AND KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AND ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AS WELL. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A CLASS ACTION SUITE ON THIS ISSUE BUT TESLA IS NOT ACCEPTING IT AS THE GLITCH IN THEIR SOFTWARE OR SOME OTHER COMPONENT. I FELT LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOT PRESSED THE WAY WHEN THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE MODE. UNLESS I WANTED TO HIT THE WALL INTENTIONALLY THERE WAS NO NEED FOR ME TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO SPEED FROM ALMOST ZERO TO WHATEVER THE HIGH SPEED IT ATTAINED AT THE TIME OF HITTING THE WALL.
Corrective Action:
TAKATA RECALL I DROVE MY TESLA MODEL X 2016 TODAY TO WORK AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO PARK THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT (AROUND 6 MILES PER HOUR MAY BE) IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL AND BOUNCED BACK AROUND 8 FEET. SINCE IT WAS FOR PARKING I CAN SURELY SAY THAT I DID NOT ACCELERATE THE CAR. THE STEERING AIR BAGS AND KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AND ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AS WELL. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A CLASS ACTION SUITE ON THIS ISSUE BUT TESLA IS NOT ACCEPTING IT AS THE GLITCH IN THEIR SOFTWARE OR SOME OTHER COMPONENT. I FELT LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOT PRESSED THE WAY WHEN THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE MODE. UNLESS I WANTED TO HIT THE WALL INTENTIONALLY THERE WAS NO NEED FOR ME TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO SPEED FROM ALMOST ZERO TO WHATEVER THE HIGH SPEED IT ATTAINED AT THE TIME OF HITTING THE WALL.
Additional Notes:
TAKATA RECALL I DROVE MY TESLA MODEL X 2016 TODAY TO WORK AND WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO PARK THE CAR IN THE PARKING LOT (AROUND 6 MILES PER HOUR MAY BE) IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HIT THE CONCRETE WALL AND BOUNCED BACK AROUND 8 FEET. SINCE IT WAS FOR PARKING I CAN SURELY SAY THAT I DID NOT ACCELERATE THE CAR. THE STEERING AIR BAGS AND KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AND ALSO THE PASSENGER SIDE KNEE AIR BAGS CAME OFF AS WELL. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE SEEMS TO BE A CLASS ACTION SUITE ON THIS ISSUE BUT TESLA IS NOT ACCEPTING IT AS THE GLITCH IN THEIR SOFTWARE OR SOME OTHER COMPONENT. I FELT LIKE THE ACCELERATOR GOT PRESSED THE WAY WHEN THE CAR WAS IN CRUISE MODE. UNLESS I WANTED TO HIT THE WALL INTENTIONALLY THERE WAS NO NEED FOR ME TO PRESS THE ACCELERATOR TO SPEED FROM ALMOST ZERO TO WHATEVER THE HIGH SPEED IT ATTAINED AT THE TIME OF HITTING THE WALL.
Mfg Campaign: 10957394
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24413831&ROWNUMBER=58&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE AND THE AIR-BAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED. THE AIR SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED JAMMING THE WHEELS UP INTO THE WHEEL WELLS AND CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE TESLA SUSPENSION IS TOO WEAK FOR THE JOB AND FORUM POSTERS REPORT THAT TESLA IS MAKING IT PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR CARS THAT HAVE EVEN SLIGHT SUSPENSION DAMAGE. TESLA IS ALSO CAUSING LONG DELAYS IN MAKING PARTS AVAILABLE. THIS SEEMS TO BE INTENDED TO PREVENT CARS WITH SUSPENSION FAILURES BEING RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE VERY HIGH POWER AND TORQUE OF THESE CARS IMPOSES A HUGE STRESS ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE TRACTION CONTROL WORKS BY APPLYING THE BRAKES ON THE WHEEL WHICH IS SPINNING. THIS IMPOSES THE FULL TORQUE OF THE MOTOR ON THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ACCOMPANIED BY RAPID PULSATING OF THE BRAKES. OWNERS ARE REPORTING ALARMING NOISES FROM THE DRIVE SHAFTS AND ARE BEING ASKED TO ALTER THE HEIGHT SETTINGS AND DRIVE GENTLY UNTIL COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED. HTTPS://FORUMS.TESLA.COM/FORUM/FORUMS/MODEL-X-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FAILURE PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24413831&ROWNUMBER=58&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE AND THE AIR-BAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED. THE AIR SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED JAMMING THE WHEELS UP INTO THE WHEEL WELLS AND CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE TESLA SUSPENSION IS TOO WEAK FOR THE JOB AND FORUM POSTERS REPORT THAT TESLA IS MAKING IT PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR CARS THAT HAVE EVEN SLIGHT SUSPENSION DAMAGE. TESLA IS ALSO CAUSING LONG DELAYS IN MAKING PARTS AVAILABLE. THIS SEEMS TO BE INTENDED TO PREVENT CARS WITH SUSPENSION FAILURES BEING RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE VERY HIGH POWER AND TORQUE OF THESE CARS IMPOSES A HUGE STRESS ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE TRACTION CONTROL WORKS BY APPLYING THE BRAKES ON THE WHEEL WHICH IS SPINNING. THIS IMPOSES THE FULL TORQUE OF THE MOTOR ON THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ACCOMPANIED BY RAPID PULSATING OF THE BRAKES. OWNERS ARE REPORTING ALARMING NOISES FROM THE DRIVE SHAFTS AND ARE BEING ASKED TO ALTER THE HEIGHT SETTINGS AND DRIVE GENTLY UNTIL COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED. HTTPS://FORUMS.TESLA.COM/FORUM/FORUMS/MODEL-X-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FAILURE PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24413831&ROWNUMBER=58&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE AND THE AIR-BAGS HAVE NOT DEPLOYED. THE AIR SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED JAMMING THE WHEELS UP INTO THE WHEEL WELLS AND CAUSING MINOR DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK. IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE TESLA SUSPENSION IS TOO WEAK FOR THE JOB AND FORUM POSTERS REPORT THAT TESLA IS MAKING IT PROHIBITIVELY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR CARS THAT HAVE EVEN SLIGHT SUSPENSION DAMAGE. TESLA IS ALSO CAUSING LONG DELAYS IN MAKING PARTS AVAILABLE. THIS SEEMS TO BE INTENDED TO PREVENT CARS WITH SUSPENSION FAILURES BEING RETURNED TO SERVICE. THE VERY HIGH POWER AND TORQUE OF THESE CARS IMPOSES A HUGE STRESS ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. THE TRACTION CONTROL WORKS BY APPLYING THE BRAKES ON THE WHEEL WHICH IS SPINNING. THIS IMPOSES THE FULL TORQUE OF THE MOTOR ON THE SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ACCOMPANIED BY RAPID PULSATING OF THE BRAKES. OWNERS ARE REPORTING ALARMING NOISES FROM THE DRIVE SHAFTS AND ARE BEING ASKED TO ALTER THE HEIGHT SETTINGS AND DRIVE GENTLY UNTIL COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED. HTTPS://FORUMS.TESLA.COM/FORUM/FORUMS/MODEL-X-FRONT-SUSPENSION-FAILURE PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
Mfg Campaign: 10957388
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED. THE FRONT LH WHEEL IS JAMMED UP AGAINST THE REAR OF THE WELL AND IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE RIM OF THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED APART WHILST IT WAS STILL ROTATING. IT SEEMS VERY STRANGE THAT SUCH A FAILURE WOULD HAPPEN ON A NEAR NEW VEHICLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE REASON WHY TESLAS ARE HAVING SUSPENSION FAILURES AT SUCH A HIGH RATE. NOTE: I AM NOT THE OWNER, ALL THIS INFORMATION IS TAKEN FROM THE SALVAGE AUCTION SITE. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED. THE FRONT LH WHEEL IS JAMMED UP AGAINST THE REAR OF THE WELL AND IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE RIM OF THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED APART WHILST IT WAS STILL ROTATING. IT SEEMS VERY STRANGE THAT SUCH A FAILURE WOULD HAPPEN ON A NEAR NEW VEHICLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE REASON WHY TESLAS ARE HAVING SUSPENSION FAILURES AT SUCH A HIGH RATE. NOTE: I AM NOT THE OWNER, ALL THIS INFORMATION IS TAKEN FROM THE SALVAGE AUCTION SITE. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED. THE FRONT LH WHEEL IS JAMMED UP AGAINST THE REAR OF THE WELL AND IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE RIM OF THE WHEEL HAS BEEN SLICED APART WHILST IT WAS STILL ROTATING. IT SEEMS VERY STRANGE THAT SUCH A FAILURE WOULD HAPPEN ON A NEAR NEW VEHICLE. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE REASON WHY TESLAS ARE HAVING SUSPENSION FAILURES AT SUCH A HIGH RATE. NOTE: I AM NOT THE OWNER, ALL THIS INFORMATION IS TAKEN FROM THE SALVAGE AUCTION SITE. DATE OF INCIDENT IS AN APPROXIMATION.
Mfg Campaign: 10955370
Recall Date: Feb 17, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24242595&ROWNUMBER=57&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A MAJOR COLLISION. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CRASH BUT IT MAY BE SIGNIFICANT THAT THE BACK WHEELS ARE BOTH JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND THAT THE BACK RH WHEEL APPEARS TO BE SKEWED SIDEWAYS. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT WOULD ACCOUNT FOR THE WHEELS BEING OFFSET IN THIS WAY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CRASH TO SEE WHETHER SUSPENSION FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE. NOTE THAT I AM NOT THE OWNER AND MY ONLY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS INCIDENT COMES FROM EXAMINATION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS POSTED ON THIS SALVAGE AUCTION SITE.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24242595&ROWNUMBER=57&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A MAJOR COLLISION. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CRASH BUT IT MAY BE SIGNIFICANT THAT THE BACK WHEELS ARE BOTH JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND THAT THE BACK RH WHEEL APPEARS TO BE SKEWED SIDEWAYS. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT WOULD ACCOUNT FOR THE WHEELS BEING OFFSET IN THIS WAY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CRASH TO SEE WHETHER SUSPENSION FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE. NOTE THAT I AM NOT THE OWNER AND MY ONLY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS INCIDENT COMES FROM EXAMINATION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS POSTED ON THIS SALVAGE AUCTION SITE.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24242595&ROWNUMBER=57&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A MAJOR COLLISION. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CRASH BUT IT MAY BE SIGNIFICANT THAT THE BACK WHEELS ARE BOTH JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND THAT THE BACK RH WHEEL APPEARS TO BE SKEWED SIDEWAYS. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT WOULD ACCOUNT FOR THE WHEELS BEING OFFSET IN THIS WAY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CRASH TO SEE WHETHER SUSPENSION FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE. NOTE THAT I AM NOT THE OWNER AND MY ONLY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS INCIDENT COMES FROM EXAMINATION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS POSTED ON THIS SALVAGE AUCTION SITE.
Mfg Campaign: 10954946
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24242595&ROWNUMBER=57&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A MAJOR COLLISION. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CRASH BUT IT MAY BE SIGNIFICANT THAT THE BACK WHEELS ARE BOTH JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND THAT THE BACK RH WHEEL APPEARS TO BE SKEWED SIDEWAYS. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT WOULD ACCOUNT FOR THE WHEELS BEING OFFSET IN THIS WAY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CRASH TO SEE WHETHER SUSPENSION FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE. NOTE THAT I AM NOT THE OWNER AND MY ONLY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS INCIDENT COMES FROM EXAMINATION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS POSTED ON THIS SALVAGE AUCTION SITE.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24242595&ROWNUMBER=57&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A MAJOR COLLISION. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CRASH BUT IT MAY BE SIGNIFICANT THAT THE BACK WHEELS ARE BOTH JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND THAT THE BACK RH WHEEL APPEARS TO BE SKEWED SIDEWAYS. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT WOULD ACCOUNT FOR THE WHEELS BEING OFFSET IN THIS WAY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CRASH TO SEE WHETHER SUSPENSION FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE. NOTE THAT I AM NOT THE OWNER AND MY ONLY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS INCIDENT COMES FROM EXAMINATION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS POSTED ON THIS SALVAGE AUCTION SITE.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE SALVAGE YARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLE?ITEMID=24242595&ROWNUMBER=57&LOADRECENT=TRUE IT HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN A MAJOR COLLISION. I HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CRASH BUT IT MAY BE SIGNIFICANT THAT THE BACK WHEELS ARE BOTH JAMMED UP IN THE WHEEL WELLS AND THAT THE BACK RH WHEEL APPEARS TO BE SKEWED SIDEWAYS. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE BACK OF THE CAR THAT WOULD ACCOUNT FOR THE WHEELS BEING OFFSET IN THIS WAY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS CRASH TO SEE WHETHER SUSPENSION FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE. NOTE THAT I AM NOT THE OWNER AND MY ONLY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS INCIDENT COMES FROM EXAMINATION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS POSTED ON THIS SALVAGE AUCTION SITE.
Mfg Campaign: 10954946
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD.THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE FRONT LH WHEEL IS GOUGED ALMOST IN HALF FROM THE INSIDE. THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL IS ALMOST CERTAINLY CAUSED BY A BROKEN SUSPENSION ARM IN THE SAME WAY THAT MANY OTHER TESLA SUSPENSIONS HAVE FAILED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS INCIDENT TO FIND OUT IF MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD.THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE FRONT LH WHEEL IS GOUGED ALMOST IN HALF FROM THE INSIDE. THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL IS ALMOST CERTAINLY CAUSED BY A BROKEN SUSPENSION ARM IN THE SAME WAY THAT MANY OTHER TESLA SUSPENSIONS HAVE FAILED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS INCIDENT TO FIND OUT IF MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A MODEL X IN THE JUNKYARD.THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. THE FRONT LH WHEEL IS GOUGED ALMOST IN HALF FROM THE INSIDE. THE DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL IS ALMOST CERTAINLY CAUSED BY A BROKEN SUSPENSION ARM IN THE SAME WAY THAT MANY OTHER TESLA SUSPENSIONS HAVE FAILED. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS INCIDENT TO FIND OUT IF MECHANICAL FAILURE WAS THE CAUSE.
Mfg Campaign: 10953912
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH THE OWNER OF A BRAND NEW MODEL X HAS SUSPENSION DAMAGED AND A WHEEL GONE WHOMPY AFTER A TRIVIAL BRUSH WITH A METAL POLE INSIDE HIS GARAGE. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/MODEL-X-SUSPENSION-ARM-BROKE-WITH-A-5-MILE-IMPACT-IS-THAT-NORMAL.85242/ THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE UNDAMAGED AND THERE IS SCARCELY A MARK ON THE CAR. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ATTACHED SHOW THAT THE ALLOY ARM HAS STRETCHED AND SNAPPED. IF THIS CAN HAPPEN IN SUCH A MINOR MISHAP INSIDE THE GARAGE THEN IMAGINE HOW DANGEROUS IT WOULD BE ON THE HIGHWAY. NOTE THAT THE OWNER HAS NOT REPORTED THIS TO NHTSA AND THAT THE FORUM MEMBERS ARE ACCUSING THE OWNER OF MALICIOUS INTENT TO HARM THE REPUTATION OF TESLA.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH THE OWNER OF A BRAND NEW MODEL X HAS SUSPENSION DAMAGED AND A WHEEL GONE WHOMPY AFTER A TRIVIAL BRUSH WITH A METAL POLE INSIDE HIS GARAGE. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/MODEL-X-SUSPENSION-ARM-BROKE-WITH-A-5-MILE-IMPACT-IS-THAT-NORMAL.85242/ THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE UNDAMAGED AND THERE IS SCARCELY A MARK ON THE CAR. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ATTACHED SHOW THAT THE ALLOY ARM HAS STRETCHED AND SNAPPED. IF THIS CAN HAPPEN IN SUCH A MINOR MISHAP INSIDE THE GARAGE THEN IMAGINE HOW DANGEROUS IT WOULD BE ON THE HIGHWAY. NOTE THAT THE OWNER HAS NOT REPORTED THIS TO NHTSA AND THAT THE FORUM MEMBERS ARE ACCUSING THE OWNER OF MALICIOUS INTENT TO HARM THE REPUTATION OF TESLA.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS A DISCUSSION THREAD IN WHICH THE OWNER OF A BRAND NEW MODEL X HAS SUSPENSION DAMAGED AND A WHEEL GONE WHOMPY AFTER A TRIVIAL BRUSH WITH A METAL POLE INSIDE HIS GARAGE. HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/MODEL-X-SUSPENSION-ARM-BROKE-WITH-A-5-MILE-IMPACT-IS-THAT-NORMAL.85242/ THE WHEEL AND TIRE ARE UNDAMAGED AND THERE IS SCARCELY A MARK ON THE CAR. THE PHOTOGRAPHS ATTACHED SHOW THAT THE ALLOY ARM HAS STRETCHED AND SNAPPED. IF THIS CAN HAPPEN IN SUCH A MINOR MISHAP INSIDE THE GARAGE THEN IMAGINE HOW DANGEROUS IT WOULD BE ON THE HIGHWAY. NOTE THAT THE OWNER HAS NOT REPORTED THIS TO NHTSA AND THAT THE FORUM MEMBERS ARE ACCUSING THE OWNER OF MALICIOUS INTENT TO HARM THE REPUTATION OF TESLA.
Mfg Campaign: 10949668
Recall Date: Feb 5, 2017
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY TESLA MODEL X HAS SEVERE WINDSHIELD SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION (GHOSTING). THE LIGHTS OF ONCOMING CARS HAVE TRIPLE IMAGES THAT ARE RADIATE SEVERAL METERS ABOVE THE ORIGIN OF LIGHT. THIS MAKES DRIVING AT NIGHT A DANGEROUS AND EXHAUSTING EXPERIENCE AS I TRY TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THE REAL LIGHTS AND THE SECONDARY IMAGES. ADDITIONALLY, THE TAIL LIGHTS OF AUTOS ARE ALSO DOUBLED MAKING THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME BLURRY. LASTLY, TRAFFIC LIGHTS ARE ALSO DISPLAYING SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ACCURATELY READ TRAFFIC LIGHTS. CURRENTLY, I AM AVOIDING DRIVING AT NIGHT TO AVOID THE DANGER OF SEEING MULTIPLE IMAGES. I MADE A VIDEO OF THE EXPERIENCE OF SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION WHEN DRIVING MY MODEL X: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=EIBJQDN0NE0 I WOULD LIKE TESLA TO REPLACE MY WINDSHIELD WITH A WINDSHIELD THAT DOES NOT EXHIBIT SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION, BUT I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET THEM TO REPLY WITH MY REQUEST. *TR
Corrective Action:
MY TESLA MODEL X HAS SEVERE WINDSHIELD SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION (GHOSTING). THE LIGHTS OF ONCOMING CARS HAVE TRIPLE IMAGES THAT ARE RADIATE SEVERAL METERS ABOVE THE ORIGIN OF LIGHT. THIS MAKES DRIVING AT NIGHT A DANGEROUS AND EXHAUSTING EXPERIENCE AS I TRY TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THE REAL LIGHTS AND THE SECONDARY IMAGES. ADDITIONALLY, THE TAIL LIGHTS OF AUTOS ARE ALSO DOUBLED MAKING THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME BLURRY. LASTLY, TRAFFIC LIGHTS ARE ALSO DISPLAYING SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ACCURATELY READ TRAFFIC LIGHTS. CURRENTLY, I AM AVOIDING DRIVING AT NIGHT TO AVOID THE DANGER OF SEEING MULTIPLE IMAGES. I MADE A VIDEO OF THE EXPERIENCE OF SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION WHEN DRIVING MY MODEL X: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=EIBJQDN0NE0 I WOULD LIKE TESLA TO REPLACE MY WINDSHIELD WITH A WINDSHIELD THAT DOES NOT EXHIBIT SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION, BUT I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET THEM TO REPLY WITH MY REQUEST. *TR
Additional Notes:
MY TESLA MODEL X HAS SEVERE WINDSHIELD SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION (GHOSTING). THE LIGHTS OF ONCOMING CARS HAVE TRIPLE IMAGES THAT ARE RADIATE SEVERAL METERS ABOVE THE ORIGIN OF LIGHT. THIS MAKES DRIVING AT NIGHT A DANGEROUS AND EXHAUSTING EXPERIENCE AS I TRY TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THE REAL LIGHTS AND THE SECONDARY IMAGES. ADDITIONALLY, THE TAIL LIGHTS OF AUTOS ARE ALSO DOUBLED MAKING THE CARS IN FRONT OF ME BLURRY. LASTLY, TRAFFIC LIGHTS ARE ALSO DISPLAYING SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO ACCURATELY READ TRAFFIC LIGHTS. CURRENTLY, I AM AVOIDING DRIVING AT NIGHT TO AVOID THE DANGER OF SEEING MULTIPLE IMAGES. I MADE A VIDEO OF THE EXPERIENCE OF SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION WHEN DRIVING MY MODEL X: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=EIBJQDN0NE0 I WOULD LIKE TESLA TO REPLACE MY WINDSHIELD WITH A WINDSHIELD THAT DOES NOT EXHIBIT SECONDARY IMAGE SEPARATION, BUT I HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO GET THEM TO REPLY WITH MY REQUEST. *TR
Mfg Campaign: 10948599
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2017
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