NHTSA complaint: 2024 TESLA MODEL Y — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Incident Date: February 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM Location: [XXX] Vehicle Model: Tesla Model 3 VIN: [Insert VIN of the Vehicle] License Plate: [Insert License Plate Number] Description of the Incident: On [XXX], while driving westbound on [XXX] at a speed of 35 MPH, [XXX] experienced a sudden and dangerous malfunction of the Tesla Model 3. Despite the driver's best efforts to maintain control, the vehicle autonomously shifted from the innermost lane to the outermost lane, jumped over the concrete sidewalk, and fell into a trench. Fortunately, no other vehicles were involved, preventing what could have been a fatal accident. The police report filed with the Suwanee, GA police department documents the incident, and the car was subsequently towed to a body shop, where it was declared totaled. It is essential to note that the auto-drive feature was disabled, and no subscription to the self-driving feature had been purchased or renewed. This raises serious concerns about a potential malfunction in Teslaâs system, and it is imperative that this issue is thoroughly investigated. Attempts to Resolve: Since the incident, numerous attempts have been made to contact Tesla for a root cause investigation and resolution, but Tesla has failed to provide any substantive response or investigation. Below is a history of our efforts: 1. March 3, 2024: Incident claim submitted during a call with Raquel. No claim number received. 2. March 14, 2024: Called Tesla Customer Service and sp
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — Office of Defects Investigation