| Issue ID | 1638313 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11301634 |
| Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Brand | TESLA |
| Model | MODEL 3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 30/08/19 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2018 tesla model s. While driving at 5 mph the vehicle independently accelerated, jerked and stalled. The seat belt warning lights were illuminated. The driver and passenger safety restraint fault message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to tesla 6701 amador plaza rd, dublin, ca 94568, (925)361-1173 where it was diagnosed that the safety sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 19,241. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 19241 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DUBLIN, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EB0JFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 06/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 5 |
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