Issue ID | 1686886 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11352580 |
Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL Y |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 01/09/20 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Please note that i have used the vin of a junkyard model y to file this complaint. This complaint affects every model y on the roads. Here is a discussion thread in which several owners report that vital nuts on the suspensions are vibrating loose and falling off. Https://teslamotorsclub. Com/tmc/threads/be-aware-tie-rod-safety-life-and-death-issue. 205014/ several of the posters indicated that they would be reporting this problem to nhtsa but they will probably not because they are "supporting the mission! The manufacturers of the lock-washer have excellent videos that explain why the nord-lock washer is liable to fail in this application and that a much better choice would be the nord-wedge. Https://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=vinyuxftnw0&feature=emb_logo https://www. Youtube. Com/watch? V=cdlmbmv9icu&feature=emb_logo this would be a very low cost improvement and would save lives. The photographs on the thread prove that the nuts are vibrating loose and falling off. Tesla defenders on the thread accuse the original poster of fud! Please issue a recall. Thank you |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 1000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BEVERLEY HILLS, CA |
VIN pattern | 5YJYGDEE7LFXXXXXX |
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 | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 30 |
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