| Issue ID | 1614904 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11277190 |
| Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Brand | TESLA |
| Model | MODEL 3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/10/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Here is a tesla model 3 in the junkyard. Https://www. Copart. Com/lot/54348349/photos the front wheel and complete suspension has completely fallen off. No airbags deployed so there has not been a front end collision. Another car has biffed the back of the tesla after it slowed down rapidly when the wheel fell off. Tesla enthusiasts claim that the wheels are designed to snap off easily and this is a safety feature. Other road users may be less than impressed by this feature when the tesla wheel flies off and smashes their head in. These teslas are indeed.... Ludicrous. Please investigate. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 5000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEVERLEY HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EB9JFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| 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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