| Issue ID | 1626345 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11288759 |
| Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Brand | TESLA |
| Model | MODEL 3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/11/19 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Here is a model 3 in the junk yard. Https://www. Iaai. Com/vehicledetails? Itemid=34558147&rownumber=13&similarvehicleitemid=&isnext=&loadrecent=true it has been in a rollover accident so it has extensive damage. The front lh suspension has fallen to bits. The wheel has been sliced in two which suggests that it was was cut by a sharp object whilst still rotating. It does appear to be a strong possibility that this rollover was caused by the suspension failure. The connection to the steering arm has snapped which is cause for concern. The stems of both ball joints have snapped. Several of the alloy components have cracked in half which suggests that the castings are of poor quality. Given that many owners fell that it is ok to drive hands free or with just a finger resting on the wheel a failure in the suspension can have fatal consequences. Please investigate. Thank you. Keef |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEVERLEY HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EAXJFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| 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 | 70 |
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