Poll: 3x - 4x mph Refreshed Model S (LR and Plaid) Vibration issue build / VIN ranges

[jebinc]

2021.40.6

ARNR? Waypoints?

 

[cwanja]

ARNR? Waypoints?

No. Yes.

 

[Brando]

@Brando Half shafts replaces, wheels alighted, tires balanced. Not fixed. Many seem to be infected with this flu as well, unfortunately. Inherent refreshed MS design defect, probably.

IF wide spread, then it sounds like an assembly problem. perhaps a part problem [such as bad ball joint for example] NOT design.

Example of assembly problem: Ford transmission. Tracking down/looking for the problem they found fellow on the assembly line "tightening" some bolts - NO torque wrench - this caused case to crack. When asked why the worker responded, he didn't want it to leak so he made double sure it was "tight".

This Ford transmission was getting such a bad reputation that some realized only the US made had problems and Japan made did not. So some buyers would only accept cars with Japan made transmissions. Ford design so parts were identical. So a visit to factory assembly was the only way to find this problem.

of course ALL speculation on my part - every one will thank you for insisting Tesla find the problem & fix it.

 

[emailforbrett]

My Plaid on factory 21’s does this but it is so mild that it doesn’t bother me. Around 40 mph, a very slight vibration in the accelerator pedal. That’s it. Car is smooth and nobody else notices it. I just feel it in my right foot. Once I get about 5-10 mph outside of 40 mph, it’s gone. Is that what you all are experiencing?

MF441

 

[jebinc]

My Plaid on factory 21’s does this but it is so mild that it doesn’t bother me. Around 40 mph, a very slight vibration in the accelerator pedal. That’s it. Car is smooth and nobody else notices it. I just feel it in my right foot. Once I get about 5-10 mph outside of 40 mph, it’s gone. Is that what you all are experiencing?

MF441

@emailforbrett Similar, yes. Please record your vin in the poll thread. Many thanks!

 

[jebinc]

Please keep the letters and cards coming!

 

[PartagasIV]

MF440 here. Definitely have it, feels most evident @ ~45-50mph. Will have them try to address it at Latham NY Service Center in a couple weeks.

 

[bhzmark]

MF442, birthday Sept, 19"

No vibration ever detected

 

[jebinc]

Hello all; still looking for more people with the above vibration issue to record their VIN! Thank you!

 

[d1ez3]

Had this, it was the bracket that holds up the passenger rear seat. Wrapped it in electrical tape and the rattle went away. Have done this on a few cars.

Thanks! Where exactly is it? I've been trying to pinpoint the noise but that sounds like the right place to start

 

[Jameslook]

I can hear it when the vibration happens. Definitely harmonic in nature.

 

[Issaction]

When I get my car in a couple weeks I will record info here. Most likely will be a 2022 VIN. I am super sensitive to stuff like this.

 

[jebinc]

When I get my car in a couple weeks I will record info here. Most likely will be a 2022 VIN. I am super sensitive to stuff like this.

@Issaction Post here, but only record vin in the poll is you have the affliction!

 

[jebinc]

Any others? Seems like there should be a lot more with this issue, based on other threads.

 

[theslimshadyist]

P.S. Please provide build date (month/Year) or birthdate, if known, as well.

Thanks!

MF442 9/22

 

[theslimshadyist]

I will add that moderately aggressive to aggressive acceleration there is no vibration.

 

[pgold1577@comc]

As hard as I've tried, I can't feel the vibration. VIN MF452xxx, built Oct 20th, 2021. 588 miles on the car so far.

Tesla S long range with 3K miles no vibration 435880. Bought in July

 

[jebinc]

Update on my MF4394xx VIN with this vibration.... Received a response (excerpt below) from the sr. SC manager this morning. I look forward to hearing what they may've found to be the "root cause," after days of extensive testing. I think transducers were used as part of that testing/isolation process, as their future use was mentioned by one of the techs previously. More to come....

"We have been able to consistently reproduce the vibration and have done some testing to see if we can better isolate the source. I'll give you a call with an update later today!"

 

[jebinc]

Any more VINS to report with this vibration?

Anyone with a 2022 (NF VIN) have this vibration?

 

[cwanja]

Update on my MF4394xx VIN with this vibration.... Received a response (excerpt below) from the sr. SC manager this morning. I look forward to hearing what they may've found to be the "root cause," after days of extensive testing. I think transducers were used as part of that testing/isolation process, as their future use was mentioned by one of the techs previously. More to come....

"We have been able to consistently reproduce the vibration and have done some testing to see if we can better isolate the source. I'll give you a call with an update later today!"

What was the afternoon (yesterday) update?