Technical Failure: Another Investigation Opened Against Tesla
This page is translated from the original post "Défaillance technique : énième enquête ouverte contre Tesla" in French.
- 02/08/2023 16:21
The U.S. federal agency NHTSA has opened an investigation into a potential loss of steering control of Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.
If there’s one thing manufacturers don’t take lightly, it’s investigations by the NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the U.S. federal agency responsible for United States road safety. Its procedures are strict, and penalties are often very severe. Moreover, in the United States, fines can be substantial, and civil lawsuits can also be very costly in damages and interest to victims.
The new investigation launched against Tesla involves twelve complaints alleging steering issues occurring on Models 3 and Y manufactured in 2023. Five complaints allege a complete inability to steer the vehicle, while seven concern loss or reduction of power steering assistance, making maneuvering more physical and dangerous. In all cases, no injuries or deaths are reported.
According to Green Car Reports, this is the fourth investigation opened in 2023 by the NHTSA into the Tesla Model Y for various defects or failures, and the second for the Tesla Model 3. In a recent survey, reliability was cited among the main reasons for customers abandoning the American brand for another. Let’s hope the upcoming update to the Model 3 will address some of these issues.
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