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Renewed calls for Tesla to scrap Autopilot after number of crashes

Keefwivanef

WHOMPY WHEELS

The driver was very lucky not to be decapitated.

Not only did Automatic Emergency Braking fail as usual on the Tesla but didn't anybody notice that the WHEEL HAS GONE WHOMPY?

I did.

I've reported it.

NHTSA

Complaint Number: 10928676

Vehicle Identification Number: unknown

Your Vehicle's Make Model and Model Year: TESLA MODEL S 2016

Note: Your VIN, make, model, and year are all protected under the Privacy Act.

What part of your car was affected? Brakes, Steering, Suspension

What happened?

Here is a report of a crash in Germany. link /lokales/bruchsal/tesla-schlaegt-in-sperrwand-ein1 The front tire is peeled off the rim. That could only have happened before the collision and is almost certainly caused by failure of the suspension. It would be almost impossible for the wheel to have turned a full revolution and peeled off the tire after the collision. The driver was seriously injured. Please take immediate action.

Files you uploaded.

tesla-model-s-nl-crash1-e1480454411971.jpg

When did this happen? 11/28/2016

Was there a Crash? Yes

Was there a Police Report? Yes

Were Vehicles Towed? Yes

Was there a Fire? No

Was there an injury or fatality? Yes

Number of fatalities:

Number of injuries 1

Medical Attention Required? Yes

How fast were you going? (in mph) 60

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