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2013 Tesla MODEL S Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1152665
Internal NHTSA #	10679347
Manufacurer	Tesla Motors, Inc.
Brand	TESLA
Model	MODEL S
Model Year	2013
File date	27/01/15
Component	SUSPENSION
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Was replacing the left rear wheel and noted an odd "notch" in the left rear suspension aluminum upper control arm. Closer inspection revealed that the upper control arm was partially severed with approximately 1/2 of the lower portion cross section, and 1/3 to 1/4 of the upper portion cross section, cut through by the lower shock absorber attachment bolt. It appears that the bolt was mounted backwards, with the sharp tip of the bolt facing forward instead of rearward, at either the factory, or when the powertrain was replaced by the tesla denver service center (as reported by the previous owner). Extensive photographs are available and, frankly, they are essential to accurately depict the serious and potentially catastrophic nature of this suspension damage. It would appear that the upper control arm, a major suspension component whose failure would like result in a loss of vehicle control and possibly a rollover accident, was at or near the point of fracture due to the massive loss of cross sectional material from the frequent impacts (on suspension compression) by the much harder/stronger bolt tip. In other words, the bolt tip acted as a lathe, cutting into the suspension control arm with each suspension cycle. In the short term, i strongly recommend an immediate inspection of the tesla model s fleet, beginning with model s's that have had their powertrain lowered and reinstalled, to see how many other model s's have this impending catastrophic defect. While it could happen, i would be highly surprised if this vin was the one and only case of this bolt being installed backwards. In the longer term, i recommend this bolt be redesigned so as to prevent incorrect installation. Please feel free to contact me for additional information and for the photographs.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	63100
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	HURST, TX
VIN pattern	5YJSA1DP4DFXXXXXX
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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No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	05/10/24
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	0
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2013 Tesla MODEL S Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Tesla MODEL S Suspension Problems, Complaints and Defects

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