| Issue ID | 1590048 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11242375 |
| Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Brand | TESLA |
| Model | MODEL 3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/07/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Here is a tesla model 3 in the salvage auction yard. Https://www. Iaai. Com/vehicle? Itemid=32965341&rownumber=21&loadrecent=true it has some collision damage at the rear, perhaps because it stopped unexpectedly when the front suspension fell to bits. The photographs show that the upper ball joint has popped apart and that the stems of both lower ball joints have snapped. Tesla is using dangerous low quality components in these cars. The photographs of this wreck prove this. Please have this wreck inspected. If you wish to see many more examples of model 3 suspension parts that have snapped like a pretzel then there is a collection of them here https://www. Flickr. Com/photos/136377865@n05/albums/72157701887554265 please note.. I am not a tesla owner, just a concerned citizen. Date of incident is an approximation. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEVERLY HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EB7JFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 40 |
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