| Issue ID | 1716268 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11387213 |
| Manufacurer | Tesla, Inc. |
| Brand | TESLA |
| Model | MODEL 3 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| File date | 01/12/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Here is another tesla model 3 in the junkyard. The front suspension has fallen to bits. All 3 ball-joints have simply popped apart. Even in cars that have been in major crashes it is unusual to see a ball joint that has separated. There are many reports on the forums that the ball joints on model 3 cars are squeaking badly when the steering is turned side to side. Example: https://teslamotorsclub. Com/tmc/threads/time-to-replace-upper-control-arm-ball-joints. 202921/page-3 time to replace upper-control arm ball joints | page 3 | tesla ... Teslamotorsclub. Com |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
| Number of Occurences | |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BEVERLEY HILLS, CA |
| VIN pattern | 5YJ3E1EA6KFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 20 |
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| Type of child seat code | |
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