Issue ID | 1721444 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11390877 |
Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
Brand | TESLA |
Model | MODEL Y |
Model Year | 2020 |
File date | 29/01/21 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The other day i was stopped at a red light, awaiting green in a left turn only lane. It was a long light and i may have been distracted by a conversation with my passenger. I am 99% certain that i did not have my foot on the brake pedal because i rarely use it now-a-days with regenerative braking and tacc. The green light chimed and i instinctively pushed upward on the right stalk, double checking (in my mind) that i had disabled tacc and autopilot, knowing that i was about to turn left. Unfortunately this 'conditioned' behavior of mine inadvertently put the car in reverse!! I pressed the accelerator and nearly backed into the car behind me. It completely caught me off guard since my expectation was that the car would move forward. Obviously i was wrong. The driver behind me was disturbed, however i did avoid making contact by hitting the brake pedal. While i certainly realize that i am fully responsible for the confusion, i do believe that tesla safety engineers might want to explore this scenario and seek out a preventive safe-guard. Perhaps software can prevent car from switching to reverse unless the brake pedal is depressed. Or maybe a much larger "r" indicator that blinks and beeps. I'm sure it is an easy fix. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5200 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WEST CHESTER, PA |
VIN pattern | 5YJYGDEE8LFXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
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