Issue ID | 1697910 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11364724 |
Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL 3 |
Model Year | 2019 |
File date | 01/09/20 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Please note that i have used the vin of another 2019 model 3 to submit this complaint since the vin of the badly mangled car which is the subject of this complaint is indecipherable. Here is mangled model 3 in the junkyard: https://www. Copart. Com/lot/52448180/photos/2019-tesla-model-3-in-indianapolis from the condition of the wreck and the bio-hazard markings it is a certainty that occupants have been severely injured or killed. The attached photograph shows that the upper ball joint has popped apart. This can only happen if there is a manufacturing defect or if the ball has worn down due to poor lubrication. Many owners have complained about squeaking ball joints and some have resorted to puncturing the rubber boot and injecting spray lubricant. Even in such a severe crash the ball joint should not have popped apart like this. It is highly likely that this ball joint failure was the cause of the crash. In the photograph balljointfatal2 you can see that there is a flat section worn away on the tire tread. Teslas have anti-lock-braking system. The only way for a wheel to totally jam up and skid is by means of a mechanical failure prior to the crash. It is disgraceful that your organisation does not demand that tesla recall these deadly cars. Please take action. Thank you keef. Please note that although i have used a substitute vin this submission is entirely honest and factual and i have supplied my genuine contact details. Number of deaths and injuries is an estimate based on the severity of crash damage. Date of crash and speed of vehicle are estimates. Mileage of vehicle is an estimate. I deny the claim by elon musk that my complaints are fraudulent and intended to damage the tsla share value. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEVERLEY HILLS, CA |
VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EB3KFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 1 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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