| Issue ID | 1489688 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11119991 |
| Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Brand | TESLA |
| Model | MODEL 3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 02/08/18 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Sudden unintended acceleration. Vehicle was retrieved from service center after a center screen/computer replacement. Later that evening, when arriving at the destination at a residential neighborhood, i released the accelerator pedal and turned to approach the curb. When the vehicle was next to the curb, it suddenly accelerated. I quickly applied the brake pedal and turned the wheel to steer away from the curb to avoid collision with a parked construction vehicle. Video of the incident was captured with the ring doorbell camera and video footage is available. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 2001 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAN FRANCISCO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EA3JFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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