Issue ID | 1631877 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11296775 |
Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL 3 |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 01/12/19 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Here is a 2019 model 3 in the junkyard. Https://www. Copart. Com/lot/60516299/photos not in a crash, no air-bags deployed, no significant damage to the bodywork. The top ball joint on the driver's side has simply popped apart causing the wheel to flop over at a crazy angle. This exact same failure in which a suspension ball joint pops apart has been reported on many other teslas including model 3, s and x. A similar failure on hyundai cars resulted in nhtsa issuing a mandatory recall. ** october 9, 2019 nhtsa campaign number: 19v721000lower control arm ball joints can detach a detached ball joint can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.** can you offer any explanation for why teslas have not been issued a similar recall notice? Something smells very musky around here. Regards [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6). |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEVERLEY HILLS, CA |
VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EB6KFXXXXXX |
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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Drive train type | AWD |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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