Is this "old' news or is it a little concerting? Should one think about getting aftermarket suspension components?
Tesla blamed drivers for failures
Tesla blamed drivers for failures
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Looks like Tesla responded to this on twitter with some very obtuse PR spin
That they felt the need to try to spin this tells me there probably is merit to Reuter’s investigation. Hopefully some real consequences for Tesla come out of this
Agreed. It’s deflection from Tesla at best.The usual suspects are cheering this but...it doesn't really refute any of the main points in the article.
They also admit to fixing some 120k vehicles with the suspension issue - that's at least a 2.5% failure rate for a safety critical component.
Not sure any other automaker comes close to that figure without issuing a recall.
Do you happen to have the torque spec? I can easily do that, just as easily as changing out all of the suspension parts. If I can avoid that, and not worry about an issue, I'm all for it.Suspension Archives
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they have other parts for all tesla models. it looks like some of the failures were due to improper torque spec, we could all just check our bolts and ensure everything is tightened properly.
The bushings in these arms fail, then the wear from the weight of the vehicle causes the arms to fail. Look over your bushes and get that new car tight feeling back. Balljoints and bushes degrade over time, new oe parts are cheap.Do you happen to have the torque spec? I can easily do that, just as easily as changing out all of the suspension parts. If I can avoid that, and not worry about an issue, I'm all for it.
Especially looking for aftermarket fore and aft links.
As does GM, Ford, Dodge, Audi, and VW. Outliers are everywhereTesla has a history of denying valid warranty claims
Denial of claims isn’t an outlier for Tesla, it’s policy.As does GM, Ford, Dodge, Audi, and VW. Outliers are everywhere
Not in my experience. Vocal minority and all that.Denial of claims isn’t an outlier for Tesla, it’s policy.
Indeed, it appears you are part of the vocal minorityNot in my experience. Vocal minority and all that.
The bushings in these arms fail, then the wear from the weight of the vehicle causes the arms to fail. Look over your bushes and get that new car tight feeling back. Balljoints and bushes degrade over time, new oe parts are cheap.
Alignment should be done every 6mo. Your alignment tech should tell you. Lack of awareness of your vehicle that holds your family at speed, is not teslas problem.Part of the problem is that Tesla doesn't have mandatory yearly service like all other car brands. Worn bushings are common in any car, but in a Tesla they can go unnoticed for several years and and then cause this kind of major failure.
"The Norwegian Public Roads Administration (NPRA) believes that a break in the rear lower control arm does not constitute an unacceptable risk, and that there is no basis for demanding a recall of the vehicles," the regulator said in a statement.