thisisdiddy
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Just checked my 30xxx VIN - also a month old. Mine are present and hand turned them to confirm if they are "tight". See photos below:
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@RoyalDoveMY - seriously, please submit a complaint to the NHTSB with your photos at File a Vehicle Safety Complaint | Safercar.gov | NHTSA
It's one thing to have paint flaws, misaligned doors, etc, but something like this getting through QA on such a critical component of the vehicle could mean it can happen to others, maybe around your production date/VIN, and it could be the difference between life and death.
Looking at those pictures is interesting. Tesla has elected to use Nord Lock washers, which I've never seen an automaker use. They're an interesting lock washer design, but they're fussy and need to be torqued correctly or they will fail. Other auto makers use a castle nut and cotter pin, which is likely a cheaper solution than those expensive Nord washers.
You can see from the witness marks on the failed joints that the nuts were torqued, but never correctly/sufficiently. This is a serious manufacturing deficiency and there should be an immediate investigation and possible recall. Don't hold your breath though.
OP, were there any noises prior to noticing the wheel angle and missing nut?
This clearly demonstrates that Tesla must put greater effort into quality control and the final inspection process. Why would a car (like my MY) that is released to the public with 6-12 cosmetic problems NOT have serious mechanical issues as well. If the inspectors are approving nearly every car for release, why would a couple of missing nuts stop them? Kinda sad.
This clearly demonstrates that Tesla must put greater effort into quality control and the final inspection process. Why would a car (like my MY) that is released to the public with 6-12 cosmetic problems NOT have serious mechanical issues as well. If the inspectors are approving nearly every car for release, why would a couple of missing nuts stop them? Kinda sad.
If I had such a vehicle, I would verify torque with my own tools (assuming someone knows the correct spec).
Given the variables, seems like someone from Tesla would need to provide the torque data. Nord-Lock has a calculator available, but I’m not sure of the bolt type or washer type - assuming that it’s not a custom part for Tesla. Torque Guide for Nord-Lock Washers
NOT to excuse Tesla, but it seems that lots of car companies have issues--airbags w/ shrapnel, and so many other issues.
Thanks for the info about their suspensions. Haven't noticed it yet, but will definitely keep it in mind.Fun fact! Tesla was using those same faulty airbags in their cars thru 2016. Had both my old 2013 and our 2015 S recalled for that.
Suspensions have been an Achilles heel for Tesla for years now, it is disappointing they are still having issues.
NOT to excuse Tesla, but it seems that lots of car companies have issues--airbags w/ shrapnel, and so many other issues.