# 2016 TESLA MODEL S — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
> NHTSA complaint `1675999` · 2020-07-10 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL S
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- **Miles at failure:** 10,000
## Narrative
PLEASE ADD THIS INCIDENT TO YOUR TESLA BATTERY FIRES INVESTIGATION. I HAVE USED THE VIN FROM ANOTHER WRECKED TESLA SINCE I DO NOT HAVE THE VIN FOR THE TESLA WHICH BURNED TO A CRISP IN THIS INCIDENT.  HERE IS A REPORT AND VIDEO FROM THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/TV/CCZTAHGHCRU/?IGSHID=1DGYLUPMY80I0  HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=MNTUZBIOFTY  IT IS REPORTED THAT THE CAR WAS PLUGGED IN AND RECHARGING IN THE GARAGE WHEN IT IGNITED. THE FIRE IS FEROCIOUS AND CONTINUES TO REIGNITE EVEN WHEN THE FIREFIGHTERS ARE BLASTING IT WITH WATER. THIS FIRE COULD EASILY HAVE KILLED AN ENTIRE FAMILY. PLEASE SPEED UP YOUR INVESTIGATION INTO THESE DEADLY TESLA CARS.  THANK YOU [XXX]  INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).”
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