The power steering suddenly went out while driving.
2014 Tesla Model S steering complaints
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We were driving down the highway, and the steering would stop working ( hitting uneven road or switching lanes). I did not have control of the car. Meaning in certain areas of the road, there was absolutely no control. It was as if the power steering completely went out. In another area, it would work somewhat, and then we would hit another area and it would not work at all. When we informed the tesla service center they replaced the screen ( because it had been melting) but said the steering was a tire issue. I assure you it was not. Please note that the screen has to be replaced because it had been melting goo and this good was dropping out on the center console. This goo had dripped in the airbags and made them non-operational. The only reason we were told of the inoperational airbags is that we had to purchase new ones. Please make sure this defect does not happen to another person/family, as it could be fatal. Four images attached:1. Screen above, 2. Leakage below the steering. 3. Image of touchscreen. 4. Image of touchscreen. You can see the leakage in all images.
Broken front coil springs occurred while vehicle was sitting in the driveway. It appears the driver and passenger side failed at the same time. Tire came in contact with wheel liner. No previous indication of a problem before failure steering universal joint went over time where the steering wheel would have to be turned with force when coming out of a turn.
Here is a 2014 tesla model s in the junkyard. Https://www.iaai.com/vehicledetails/34094495?rownumber=64 it has done nearly 100,000 miles and the owner probably thought that nothing could possibly go wro.... But it did. The front wheel is jammed back in the well and rubbing against the bodywork. This is a sure sign of a busted lower forelink. Any of you folks at the federal safety agency interested in this? Should I report it to the vehicle safety authorities in china instead? Have a nice relaxing day. Your friend keef
Dear sir, I bought a tesla car from USA auction and imported it from USA to my home country jordan. I contacted tesla USA to change the ownership of the car to my account and it is done. I'm driving my car for +2 years now. Tesla USA sent me an email and mail letter stating that my car has recalls. When I visited tesla jordan to repair the recall; they refused to repair the recalls; claiming that my car is not supported due to old accident history (while the car was in USA);;; even though the accident history is repaired by tesla USA. Now, I'm under the risk of the airbag and steering faulty, which might danger me and my family; god forbid. Regards,
"takata recall" and bolts that attach the power steering motor to the power steering gear. Subject: recall code: 19v‑002 / recall code: 18v‑204 / recall code: 19v‑002. Replacement of front airbags and power steering engine bolts. Hon. Gentlemen, my advance and respectful regards. As agent of the hon. Mr. (xxxx), I come to expose and request as follows: please inform my constituent member that I have received a letter from you. Realizing the need to replace your tesla brand air bag. This need, according to your information, is related to a defect detected in certain models produced between 2014 and 2016. More inform you. Failure to remedy the anomaly may result in the explosion of the aforementioned air bag, and as a consequence passengers may be hit with sharp metal fragments, resulting in serious injury or even death (as document attached). I have also learned from you that due to exposure to corrosive environments certain bolts may break and result in the loss of power steering, which may result in accidents (see attached document). In the light of the foregoing, my constituent immediately went to tesla's premises in lisbon, av. Antnio augusto de aguiar 31, 1069-413, in order that your representative should carry out the interventions indicated by your services. Successes that regrettably, tesla in lisbon refuses to make the necessary replacement, and for this reason the vehicle in question remains a serious danger to those who drive it. Now, in the light of all the above, and since the life of my constituent and his family is at present in danger, I use this letter in order to ask you to tell me where to go to solve it. The reported anomalies. Without another matter at the moment, awaiting your dear news, I subscribe myself with high consideration. Annex: your calling actions, vehicle registration. The lawyer redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I had some steering issues, sometimes the steering gets very very hard to steer, I can see manufacturer recall numbersb1832002 the federal safety agency recall number18v-204, and I have wrote to tesla about issues, but no answers.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 tesla model s. The contact stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 18v204000 (steering) and 19v002000 (air bags). The contact reached out to tesla (100 south lake destiny rd, edenville, fl), but the parts were not available. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
It's about 8:18 on saturday, march 2nd, drizzle. I was driving from freeway 56 west to south highway 5. After merge to 5 freeway, I felt the tires slip, then the car suddenly unintended accelerated and steering wheel failed, car whirled at high speed bump into the left side of freeway guard wall, continued to be accelerated spin crossed four lanes hit on to the right guard wall, spin another half circle then stop on emergency lane. Luckily, no other car was involved, I was not hurt at all, except that the car could not drive. By that time the car show 'stability control disabled' see picture. Sitting in my car and calling tesla report about the accident. They told me the reason was the weather. About ten minutes later, the police came and looked at the scene of the accident. As no other car was involved, no one was injured, no public equipment was damaged, the police did not issue tickets and reports.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 tesla model s. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v204000 (steering). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Edon prairie tesla (6801 washington ave s, #110, minneapolis, mn 55439, (952) 944-1373) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I bouht the car in may, 2018. And now I have some problems with steering. I feel that steering not working like it should. It getting hard to steer time to time.
Here is a tesla in the junkyard: https://www.copart.com/lot/23955718/photos it has been in a major crash, has bio-hazard stickers and it is near certain that occupants have been killed or injured. Obviously the car is badly damaged and has been in a rollover. Both lh wheels and suspensions have snapped off completely. Rh wheels are both whompy. It seems highly probable that detached or whompy wheels were the cause of the crash. Please investigate. Than you. Concerned citizen. (date of crash and deaths/injuries are approximations based on the photographs of the wreck.)
Power steering electrical drive motor separated from steering rack. Luckily this happened while in drive way.
Here is a tesla discussion thread in which a tesla owner reports that his power steering has fallen apart: https://teslamotorsclub.com/tmc/threads/power-steering-falling-apart.100951/ **snip - yesterday, all of a sudden, my steering started making some bad noises - clunks and screeches. Today I removed the tub and found 2 of the 3 bolts that mount the electric steering assist to the rack had sheared off. Another 2 bolts, along with those 3, hold two parts of the rack together. One of those is also broken. It can't escape because it's too long to come out all the way where it's situated. Oddly enough, there are 3 more threaded holes (exactly adjacent to the 3 used in assembly) in the electric assist; so I didn't have to drill the broken ones out. I filed them down to flush and put 3 new bolts in. (the last one was bent.) I'm pretty sure the originals are aluminum, but being sunday I just went to the local hardware store and bought what they had. Btw they are 8mm x 1.25, 65mm long.** I am certain that bosch the maker of the steering rack would have had those bolts securely locked to prevent them from falling out. Tesla motors have an unusual habit of using felt tip "witness marks" to monitor movement of many bolts on the cars. Green marks on some bolts can be seen on the photograph of the steering box. This suggests that they are not confident the bolts are securely fastened. Other car manufacturers ensure that all of their technicians are properly trained in the importance of securing fasteners correctly so that they will not loosen under vibration. This loose steering assembly could easily have caused a fatal crash. It is even more dangerous in the case of cars fitted with so called autopilot. Please investigate. Concerned citizen.
Here is another tesla just arrived in the junkyard: https://www.salvagereseller.com/cars-for-sale/23213537-2014-tesla-model-s-west-palm-beach-fl the front rh wheel has snapped off. The steering knuckle is jammed into the tire. The front rh headlight is not even broken it is near impossible that the damage was the result of a collision. Looks like another case of suspension failure. Please investigate.
Here is another tesla in the junkyard. Https://m.iaai.com/vehicledetenc.aspx?auctionid=0&itemid=24154272&rowid=37&pagesource=vehicleresults the suspension has collapsed on all four wheels. The front rh tire is gouged and completely peeled off the rim. It is near impossiblr for this to have occurred post collision. There have been so many similar incidents that it points to a design/construction weakness. Please start an urgent investigation. These cars are large heavy and high powered and present a danger to all road users. Please note that I am not the owner, the date of incident and other details are based on my analysis of the photographs. You have the opportunity to inspect the car and investigate the circumstances of the crash.
Tesla's recent over the air software updates has changed the steering performance at highway speeds. Now the steering is less responsive. It is harder to steer to compensate for wind and road conditions. It's harder to control and stay in a lane in less-than-perfect conditions.
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