Tesla suspension recall

[DCDG]

new or old topic?

for the Tesla owners

https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/tesla-faces-20-000-vehicle-135200966.html

 

[JohnnyG]

Lower lateral link fallls off? Yeah, software update is in order.

 

[demarpaint]

Lower lateral link fallls off? Yeah, software update is in order.

My thoughts exactly, a flash isn't going to cut it here. It happens, in this case the person writing the article was clueless............

 

[Trav]

According to TUV suspension failures were a common fault they found on these cars but here on BITOG the cult members were quick to dismiss that saying things like "those are not the same cars we get here in the USA" and another claiming Tesla is the EV gold standard which is an absolute crock.
These are and always were poorly built cars, but, but 0-60 in under 3 sec even with bits falling off in the street.

The recall comes just weeks after the NHTSA opened a preliminary investigation into around 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over possible suspension failures. The agency received 156 complaints alleging that the front lower lateral link detached in certain MY 2018–2020 Model 3 and MY 2021–2023 Model Y vehicles.

Such a failure could cause a loss of steering control, leave the vehicle undrivable and require it to be towed, the agency added.

Most owners reported receiving no warning before the component failed, although some heard noises beforehand. NHTSA said it was not aware of any related crashes, injuries or deaths. The investigation will examine the cause, scope and severity of the problem and could lead to another recall if regulators identify a safety defect. Tesla previously recalled smaller groups of Model 3 vehicles over similar lower-link detachments in 2021 and 2023.

If you own a Tesla in the rust belt rustproofing is a must. Norwegian Automobile Federation, NAF) inspected these cars and found lots of trouble areas. A search uncovers in the USA they are suffering from rotten brake lines, cradle, suspension and general underbody corrosion as well as bad grounds.

 

[JohnnyG]

According to TUV suspension failures were a common fault they found on these cars but here on BITOG the cult members were quick to dismiss that saying things like "those are not the same cars we get here in the USA" and another claiming Tesla is the EV gold standard which is an absolute crock.
These are and always were poorly built cars, but, but 0-60 in under 3 sec even with bits falling off in the street.


If you own a Tesla in the rust belt rustproofing is a must. Norwegian Automobile Federation, NAF) inspected these cars and found lots of trouble areas. A search uncovers in the USA they are suffering from rotten brake lines, cradle, suspension and general underbody corrosion as well as bad grounds.

Not sure what year this vehicle is, but definitely NOT designed for the rust belt of any country.

 

[DCDG]

ev's are more prone to galvanic and electrolytic corrosion

 

[JohnnyG]

ev's are more prone to galvanic and electrolytic corrosion

Great!

 

[Trav]

Not sure what year this vehicle is, but definitely NOT designed for the rust belt of any country.

It sure doesnt seem like it, the brake lines appear to be just plain steel without any sort of coating or corrosion protection.