| Issue ID | 1699597 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11366121 |
| Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Brand | TESLA |
| Model | MODEL 3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 24/10/20 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There is a well known issue on tesla forums regarding water accumulating in the undercarriage. This had lead to the rear bumper coming off while the car is in motion on the street. Only recently did tesla release a survive bulletin about it. However, they will not fix the car unless something bad happens first. I believe my car, as well as many others, are affected. My car leaks a lot of water in the garage after coming home from a rainy day. I have to line my garage floor with towels to prevent water damage to the walls there is so much water. I am afraid i will be driving at highway speeds and the bumper will come off. I believe tesla should fix the known issue now before something bad happens, not after the fact. This is unsafe. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
| VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EA6JFXXXXXX |
| 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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