| Issue ID | 1628656 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11290449 |
| 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 tesla model 3 in the junkyard. Https://www. Copart. Com/lot/60239049/photos it has some front end damage but what is remarkable is that the alloy steering knuckle has cracked in half and the stems of both ball joints have snapped off. The wheel and tire are both undamaged. It is very unlikely that so much force can have been transmitted through the relatively fragile alloy wheel as to cause all that damage to the suspension components. The model 3 shares similar suspension components to those used in the model s and x. So many examples of suspension failures indicate a systemic problem. Please investigate these highly dangerous issues. Thank you keef |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 33000 |
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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? | 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 | 50 |
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