# 2023 TESLA MODEL 3 — FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
> NHTSA complaint `1936317` · 2023-10-17 · Tesla, Inc.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** Yes
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** TESLA
- **Model:** MODEL 3
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Tesla, Inc.
- **Component:** FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
## Narrative
Tesla Model 3  Policy #: [XXX] Claim Number: [XXX]  I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to report an incident involving my Tesla Model 3 (Blue) and to initiate the process for an insurance claim. The incident occurred on [XXX], at approximately 2:15 PM. My fiancée was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the incident.  Incident Details: - Date: [XXX] - Time: Approximately [XXX] - Vehicle: Tesla Model 3 (Blue)  Location: The incident took place on the freeway merge from [XXX], where it merges onto [XXX]. Heading home.  Circumstances: My fiancée was operating the vehicle in Autopilot mode while maintaining her hands securely on the steering wheel. As she approached the freeway merge from ramp [XXX], heading onto [XXX], she experienced an unexpected jolt. Despite her continuous control of the steering wheel, the Autopilot system seemed to be accelerating without her input.  Simultaneously, my fiancée felt a sudden tire malfunction, which resulted in a significant loss of control over the vehicle. Despite her best efforts to maintain the car's position within the lane, the Tesla Model 3 veered off the freeway and entered the adjacent Ravine area.  Impact and Airbags: Upon entering the Ravine area, the vehicle experienced a collision. multiple plants/highbrush/uneven terrain as well as having to maneuver around 2 large palm trees which resulted damage to side mirror. Notably, none of the vehicle's airbags were deployed during the incident, and there were no senso
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