Issue ID | 1700521 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11366782 |
Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL 3 |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 01/09/20 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Here is a 2019 tesla model 3 in the junkyard. Https://www. Copart. Com/lot/53850990/photos/2019-tesla-model-3-pa-pittsburgh-north the front passenger side is completely smashed in. Judging by the fact that the passenger side air-bags have not deployed and that there is no blood splatter on the dashboard it looks as though the passenger seat was unoccupied. This is very fortunate. Turning now to the probable cause of the crash, the front suspension is in pieces. The stem of the lower ball-joint has snapped and so have most of the other giblets. The tire has had all the tread worn off. The tread on the other tires is in good condition. Given the known weaknesses of tesla ball-joints and castings that are the subject of a recall in china it is a near certainty that the suspension fell to bits causing the tire to be shredded and then things went from bad to worse. Why don't you follow the lead of china and get these junk-heaps off the roads? Yours in disgust. Keef |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEVERLEY HILLS, CA |
VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EA4KFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 60 |
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