The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is probing nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles after receiving complaints about a suspension failure that could cause "a loss of vehicle directional control," as reported earlier by Reuters. The preliminary investigation includes the 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y, according to a filing from the NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
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The U.S. safety agency NHTSA is looking into about 1.2 million Tesla cars. The investigation concerns a possible suspension problem that could make the car hard to steer. It covers Model 3 from 2018‑2020 and Model Y from 2021‑2023. NHTSA says it got 156 complaints about a part called the front lower lateral link detaching.
Why it matters
If the suspension fails, drivers could lose control and crash. Owners of the affected models should watch for any unusual noises or handling issues and follow any recall notices.
- What is NHTSA investigating?
- NHTSA is investigating a possible suspension failure in about 1.2 million Tesla vehicles.
- Which Tesla models are included?
- The investigation includes the 2018‑2020 Model 3 and the 2021‑2023 Model Y.
- How many complaints did NHTSA receive?
- NHTSA received 156 complaints about the front lower lateral link detaching.
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