# 2016 TESLA MODEL S — SUSPENSION
> NHTSA complaint `1368632` · 2017-04-05 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL S
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** SUSPENSION
- **Miles at failure:** 3,000
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
HERE IS A TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD:  HTTPS://WWW.SALVAGERESELLER.COM/CARS-FOR-SALE/25125417-2016-TESLA-MODEL-S-SAN-DIEGO-CA  THE SUSPENSION HAS COLLAPSED AND THE FRONT WHEEL HAS FLIPPED 180 DEGREES.  THE TOP AND BOTTOM BALL JOINTS HAVE SNAPPED OFF COMPLETELY.  THIS IS NOT THE RESULT OF A COLLISION IT IS SIMPLY MECHANICAL FAILURE.  PLEASE TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT FURTHER DEATHS AND INJURY.  CONCERNED CITIZEN.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*