Crash / Safety System Failure
air bags, structure, forward collision avoidance
A fatal crash involving a 2023 Tesla Model 3 occurred when the vehicle departed the roadway, struck a guardrail, hit a utility pole on the driver's side, and rolled down an embankment before coming to rest upright. The crash resulted in catastrophic intrusion into the driver's compartment and a fatal injury to the driver. The complainant requests NHTSA investigate the crashworthiness, airbag deployment, structural integrity, and performance of advanced driver assistance systems including collision warnings and automatic emergency braking, as well as review of EDR and vehicle telemetry data.
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Crash / Safety System Failure
air bags, structure, forward collision avoidance
Months until failure
Not stated
Repair cost
Not stated
Repaired
No
Manufacturer warranty
Not stated
Extended warranty
Not stated
Support helpful
Not stated
Would recommend
Not stated
Confidence
82%
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