The NHTSA is investigating 1.2 million Tesla vehicles over suspension failure reports

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating nearly 1.2 million Tesla vehicles due to reports of a suspension failure that could cause a loss of vehicle directional control. The probe includes 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2021-2023 Model Y vehicles, with 156 complaints received about the issue, which involves the detachment of the front lower lateral link. In most cases, the failure occurred with no advance warning, although some complaints cited noises prior to the failure. The NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation is conducting the preliminary investigation into the potential safety issue.

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