US auto safety regulator probes 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failures
The preliminary review covers 156 complaints and could lead to a recall if regulators find a safety-related defect.
- On Friday, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened a preliminary investigation into about 1.2 million Tesla vehicles, covering 2018–2020 Model 3 and 2021–2023 Model Y cars over reported front suspension failures.
- The Office of Defects Investigation launched the probe after receiving 156 complaints alleging the front lower lateral link detached, potentially causing loss of steering control without advance warning.
- Unlike previous Tesla recalls in 2021 and 2023 for production issues, these failures appear to extend beyond the scope of those campaigns, prompting regulators to examine the underlying cause.
- While NHTSA has not identified any crashes or injuries, the preliminary evaluation designated PE26006 serves as the first stage to determine if a systemic safety defect warrants a future recall.
- This suspension probe coincides with broader NHTSA scrutiny, including an upgraded investigation into 3.2 million vehicles over Full Self-Driving, reflecting ongoing regulatory monitoring of Tesla's component reliability.
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Tesla Faces NHTSA Scrutiny Over Alleged Model Y and Model 3 Suspension Failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recently opened a new safety investigation affecting Tesla vehicles. After receiving more than 150 complaints alleging a suspension defect that could lead to a loss of directional control, the safety boffins at the Office of Defects Investigation knew they couldn't sit idly any longer. As per documents published by the federal watchdog, the reports involve the detachment of the f... (continu…
NHTSA probes 1.2M Tesla Model 3, Model Y over suspension failures
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened an investigation into roughly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving 156 complaints of a front suspension component detaching while driving. The probe covers 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y vehicles, and it centers on the front lower lateral link separating from the car.
NHTSA probes 1.2M Tesla vehicles over suspension failure risk | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said today it has opened a preliminary investigation into about 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over reports of suspension failures that could cause a loss of vehicle steering control.
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