The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports
The NHTSA has launched a preliminary investigation into 1.2 million Tesla vehicles following reports of suspension failures. The probe focuses on potential safety defects in Model 3 and Model Y vehicles that could lead to a loss of steering control.
Why it matters
This investigation could lead to a massive recall, impacting Tesla's reputation and financial standing while highlighting automotive safety standards.
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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