Issue ID | 1704626 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11374936 |
Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL Y |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 13/11/20 |
Component | AIR BAGS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2020 tesla model y. The contact stated that while his wife was driving into the driveway of their resident, the vehicle accelerated forward without warning and crashed into the garage. No air bags deployed. The contact mentioned the safety collision did not function. The contact sustained injuries from the seatbelt to the neck, chest, shoulders and upper back where he was taken to urgent care then taken to the hospital. The wife who was the driver sustained minor injuries to the chest, arms, and neck where she received medical attention for at an urgent care. No police report was filed. The vehicle was severely damaged on the front drivers side. In addition, the garage door frame damaged. No dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not towed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that an engineer had to estimate the vehicle damages. The failure mileage was approximately 800. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 800 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | STEVENSON RANCH, CA |
VIN pattern | 5YJYGDEE7LFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | Y |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 2 |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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