Issue ID | 1594637 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11245784 |
Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL 3 |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 09/08/19 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tesla model 3 the mid aero shield was damaged while driving in the rain. Tesla had previous issued a technical service bulletin (sb-19-12-001) to replace these defective mid aero shields but it appears the new piece is as susceptible to rain water damage as the origin piece. Tesla is charging its customers to replace defective mid aero shields when these defective products should be covered under warranty or should be recalled. The original mid aero shield part number was 1104313-00-a. After the tsb, the replacement part number is 1104313-00-b. 1104313-00-b is as equally susceptible to water and rain damage as the original part. There are over 2000k complaints on the following forums; forums detailing aero shield damage is rain. Https://teslamotorsclub. Com/tmc/threads/ripped-undercarriage-composite-from-the-rain. 131903/page-11 https://forums. Tesla. Com/forum/forums/undercarriage-composite-tray-ripped https://www. Reddit. Com/r/teslamotors/comments/bavo7p/model_3_hard_plastic_version_of_undercarriage/ https://teslaownersonline. Com/threads/front-underbody-aero-piece-came-off-on-highway. 11820/ https://www. Quora. Com/will-driving-fast-through-1-or-2-inches-of-water-damage-the-undercarriage |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 4110 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MIAMI, FL |
VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EA3KFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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 | 20 |
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