| Issue ID | 1500935 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11132173 |
| Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Brand | TESLA |
| Model | MODEL 3 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 28/09/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The visibility in the side and rear view mirrors is very limited. The visual indicator for the turn signals is hard to hear and view in the central console, which is also causing distraction for the driver and taking away his attention from the road. There is also no warning indicator for the blind spots during lane changes and the console show only cars in front, but not on the side blind spots. Blinkers in the side-view mirrors for turn signals and blind spot vehicles like in toyota and other models is much safer. This vehicle and model needs to be investigated and a possible recall should be made. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FREMONT, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EA8JFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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